Willie Velasquez Your Vote Is Your Voice

Political empowerment for Latinos in the United States has always been difficult. A Mexican-American butcher's son from ... (more)

Political empowerment for Latinos in the United States has always been difficult. A Mexican-American butcher's son from Texas, Willie Velasquez questioned the lack of Latino representation in his city's government, propelling him into a lifelong battle to gain political equality for Latinos. This documentary examines obstacles Latinos had to overcome to obtain representation, and addresses issues facing Latinos today. (less)