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    The lack of Latinx representation in films

    Discussions about diversity and inclusion in film often center on women and black people. If you’re Latinx, Asian, or Native, you’re often left out.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Jarrett Hill • Aug 28, 2019 • 1 min read

    Discussions about diversity and inclusion in film often center on women and black people. If you’re Latinx, Asian, or Native, you’re often left out. According to a new study from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the number of Latinos on and off the screen is vastly out of step with the U.S. population.

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      Jarrett Hill

      journalist

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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      Sara Pellegrini

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Benjamin Lopez

      Executive director, National Association of Latino Independent Producers

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      Maurício Mota

      Filmmaker

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