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Confronting Homophobia In 'La Mission'

by Marcos Najera, KJZZ-FM
August 5, 2010

Straight Latino siblings confront homophobia and violence in their new film, La Mission. The film stars Benjamin Bratt and is directed by his younger brother, Peter. Benjamin plays an ex-gangbanger who discovers his son is gay. After generations of avoiding a taboo topic, the men say, it's time for the Latino community to redefine masculinity and bring conversations about sexuality out of the closet.

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  • All Things Considered, August 5, 2010
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