The Hispanic image reflected in post-war Texas films: From Jennifer Jones to Jennifer Lopez

Authors

Monique James, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

5-2004

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

History

First Advisor

Dr. Paul Henggeler

Second Advisor

Dr. Roberto M. Salmon

Third Advisor

Dr. Jack R. Stanley

Abstract

After a history of negative, stereotypical Hispanic film depictions, the largely positive evolution of the Hispanic film image after World War II was the result of three primary forces: America's changing social movements and beliefs, Hollywood's financial concerns, and the filmmakers' backgrounds and views. Through the analysis of post-World War II films set in Texas and the study of film reviews, filmmaker's comments, articles, and books on the subject, the thesis argues that screen Hispanics generally became more multi-dimensional, and less stereotypical as the 20 th century progressed.

Comments

Copyright 2004 Monique James. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American