Latin American History Goes to the Movies av Stewart (Dana College USA) Brewer

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<P>This new edition of <I>Latin American History Goes to the Movies </I>uses a variety of feature films as a method of studying key historical themes in Latin America, from pre-Columbian cultures to contemporary debates.</P><P>The book provides historical context as a way of interpreting Latin American filmography, offering multiple classroom viewing options per chapter theme. Each chapter is dedicated to a central concept or issue, such as stereotypes, conquest and colonialism, revolution, religion, gender, and politics. The second edition includes four additional chapters on dictatorships, LGBTQIA+ issues, the environment, and Indigenous peoples. Twenty new films, including <I>La Fiesta del Chivo</I>, <I>Fresa y Chocolate</I>, <I>Embrace of the Serpent</I>, and <I>Roma</I> appear throughout this edition, presenting additional perspectives and updates for today¿s readers. The discussions of films and the history behind them offer a flexible and nuanced approach to understanding Latin