Just got back from the screening of this film (from this book) at Brookings less than two hours ago. It was great to see Joe Torres and the AP’s Suzanne Gamboa (the post-film panel moderator) again, and equally great to see the legendary Juan Gonzalez in the flesh. (Of course, I’ve raved about Gonzalez’ and Torres’ epic here and here.)

It was a solid film.  It told the story of the immigration of Latinos from the historical perspective of (the abuses of) American foreign policy. The same racial-conflict-covered-in-red-white-and-blue tone reminded me of the first set of “Eyes On The Prize.”

Because I hadn’t been paying attention, I didn’t know that if the Supreme Court decides to uphold the worst parts of Arizona’s iillegal mmigration crackdown, 14 states may follow up with their own laws. Juan Crow, as somebody said tonight.

I thought this was worth reading.

(And, of course, this is no surprise. And here’s a well-thought out argument as to why.)

Not surprising.

THANKS for Dr. Mark Bolden for sending me this! And, of course, thanks to dead prez, Mos Def and Mike Flo.  Clarity.

…..for countering the other white nonprofit with the gazillion-seen video. 

Very good, but that’s it. The thrill of seeing them all on screen is great, but it passes. It takes no chances. It sets up a lot of future movies, though. It pratically demands a S.H.I.E.L.D. movie starring Black Widow and Hawkeye, which is a very good thing. Face Front, True Believer! The Marvel Age of Movies continues!

LOL!

Bought my ticket last evening. There’s NO WAY this is going to live up to my expectations, but I’m sure I’ll live!  LOL!

Check the videos out here.