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Leguizamo Does America
Chicago
Season 1
Episode 104
John travels to middle America to learn about how the Mexican and Puerto Rican communities of Chicago have transformed the city into Chicagolandia. He also discovers the deep roots in activism and resistance that these communities have displayed.
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John visits Los Angeles, or "Hollywouldn't," to explore the lack of Latino representation in media.
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John visits Puerto Rico to explore its impact on American culture and vice versa.
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John examines representation in elected offices and how Latinos in D.C. keep their culture alive.
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John visits Miami to find out why the city has become such a Mecca for Latinos.
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John explores how Latin culture has influenced the nation's culture capital: New York City.