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“I think the possibilities are endless in terms of what the genre would be like. However, in terms of looking for sources of money, I think we have to be very careful not to fall into Hollywood's commodification of Chicano culture. We could look at the example of Piri Thomas, a successful Puerto Rican writer now living in the Bay Area, who has received repeated offers from Hollywood...and he said he's not going to write about his people doing drugs and going to jail.”

Quote by Ana Castillo

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Ana Castillo, born on June 15, 1953, is an American novelist known for her works that focus on the experiences of Latinx Americans, particularly the stories of Mexican Americans. Her novels often delve into themes of race, gender, and identity. more

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