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I'm Boricua, Just So You Know!

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Puerto Rico is an island with a rich history and a deep connection to New York City. In this documentary, film actress Rosie Perez examines the history and cultural significance behind the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York. In addition to the parade, Perez delves into her family's story and discusses the details of Puerto Rico's colorful past, including its takeover by Spanish conquistadors and its influence on art, music and language throughout the world.

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Felix Vasquez Jr. Film Threat Has its heart in the right place and Rosie Perez is proud of her culture through the hardships and advantages... Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 10, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Great documentary about PR!! Borikua must see!! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Totally a must C!!! Boricua or not!!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a MUST-WATCH documentary. History about Puerto Rico and a little about how we ended up in the USA. I learned a bit from this!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Very informative piece on Nuyorican culture and history of Puerto Rico. Made me feel my pride bursting out of me! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Great documentary by Rosie Perez on Puerto Rican culture, identity, and history (more than just a documentary on the parade, as the description states). Informative, enjoyable, and doesn't dance around criticism of U.S. colonialist policies toward PR. Good movie to show students if you're teaching Latino Studies. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member excellent compared to my expectations! i thought it was going to be all about food but it was a great history lesson and kick in the a$$ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Rosie Perez

Director

Jimmy Smits

Narrator

Liz Garbus

Co-Director

Roger M. Sherman

Writer

Liz Garbus

Producer

Rory Kennedy

Producer

Movie Info

Synopsis Puerto Rico is an island with a rich history and a deep connection to New York City. In this documentary, film actress Rosie Perez examines the history and cultural significance behind the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York. In addition to the parade, Perez delves into her family's story and discusses the details of Puerto Rico's colorful past, including its takeover by Spanish conquistadors and its influence on art, music and language throughout the world.
Director
Rosie Perez
Producer
Liz Garbus, Rory Kennedy, Roger M. Sherman
Screenwriter
Roger M. Sherman
Production Co
Moxie Firecracker Films, Independent Film Channel (IFC) Canada
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 3, 2009
Runtime
1h 26m