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The worst race relations are reflected in “Mi America”

By GTVW Staff

Photos  Agency

From Director/screenwriter Robert Fontaine inspired by true stories from around the country, Mi America delivers a harrowing narrative on the conflict between disenfranchised Americans and immigrant workers. The film explores the circumstances surrounding a brutal hate crime that has upset the delicate balance of the small, ethnically diverse waterfront city of Braxton in upstate New York. Five Hispanic migrant labors are beaten, shot, then ditched near an abandoned warehouse, by the waterfront. The bodies are discovered six months later.

Rolando Ramirez (played by Fontaine) is a Hispanic-American Detective, and a longtime resident of this community) who has been assigned to this case by chance. Or was it fate? His journey will force him to question his own identity and beliefs on what it means to be a North American, and in turn, attempt to bring those who committed this crime to justice… His former best friends.

Violence against Latinos and the story told in Mi America is not unfamiliar to cities and towns across the U.S. where the conflict of disenfranchised Americans and immigrant workers has resulted in tragedy. The immigration dilemma and debate continues to rage on as we enter the politically charged battlefield of the 2016 election and Latinos continue to be targeted. This timely and urgent drama offers a potent opportunity to take a closer look at a dire issue in the media.

Mi America offers an on-the-ground look at some of the reality of this conflict. Although this film is not just about a hate crime but about how residents of divided communities, certainly violence against Latinos is not unfamiliar to cities and towns across the U.S. The question is how politicians react when they are ratcheting up the anti-immigration rhetoric.

Alejandra Guzman took her fans through a journey of rock

By Jenny Alvarez

Photos Alfonso De Elías

Alejandra Guzman was at Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA. It was a great concert full of energy and started right on time after Rio Roma (special musical duo guest).Some personal videos were part of the introduction and she sang all the songs people love right away which kept the crowed going. In the middle of the concert, the talented Singer came out playing the drums in some songs but La “Plaga” was one of her best performance. “Mírala, Míralo”,”Un Grito En La Noche”,“Mala Hierba”, ’Lipstick”, “Eternamente Bella”,”Reina de Corazones”, and “Hacer El Amor” made the closing of the night.

She made an unforgettable concert due most people liked she performed nonstop and mixed old and new music with some guest artists who were at the stage singing great hits like “Volverte Amar” with Gerardo Ortiz and “Día de Suerte” with Río Roma. Definitely, was a night full of surprises and the Mexican singer performed a top of the line event for LA people.