There are many compelling stories from the Latino community recently that showcase their rich cultural heritage and creative talent. Although it’s hard to choose, here are some of our favorite recent Latino movies and TV shows for you to binge this Hispanic Heritage Month.
Top 5 Movies
Cassandro (2023)
Saúl Armendáriz, a homosexual amateur wrestler from El Paso, Texas, rises to international stardom when he creates the character Cassandro, the `Liberace of Lucha Libre.’ He upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life.
Blue Beetle (2023)
Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he’s bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.
A Million Miles Away (2023)
Jose M Hernandez was born in Mexico. While working in the fields, he co-developed the first digital mammography imaging system. He then persevered to become a crew member on Space Shuttle mission STS-128.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2023)
Mexican American teenagers Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana explore their friendship while struggling with racial and ethnic identity, sexuality and family relationships in 1987 in El Paso, Texas.
Tótem (2023)
Seven-year-old Sol spends the day at her grandfather’s home, helping to prepare a surprise party for her father. Throughout the day, chaos slowly takes over and fractures the family’s foundations.
Top 5 TV Shows
Griselda (2024)
The savvy and ambitious Colombian businesswomen Griselda Blanco creates one of the most profitable cartels in history.
Primo (2023)
A San Antonio teenager balances college aspirations, societal expectations and a hectic home life anchored by his single mum and five uncles.
The Horrors of Dolores Roach (2023)
When Dolores Roach is released after an unjust prison sentence, she reunites with an old friend who lets her work as a masseuse. When the promise of her newfound stability is threatened, Dolores is driven to shocking extremes to survive.
With Love (2021)
Follow the Diaz siblings, Lily and Jorge, who are on a mission to find love and purpose. The Diaz siblings cross paths with seemingly unrelated residents during some of the most heightened days of the year: the holidays.
The Last of Us (2023)
Joel and Ellie, a pair connected through the harshness of the world they live in, are forced to endure brutal circumstances and ruthless killers on a trek across a post-outbreak America.
What would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments!
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