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This film examines the imminent Latino population explosion in the U.S., predicting a Latino majority in the country in as soon as 2050. Projections and data are provided to demonstrate this seemingly unstoppable trend. The film goes beyond simple numbers representing an Hispanic majority, and explores the Hispanic ascendancy. While there is still cheap labor among the Hispanic community found in gardeners, plumbers, and other blue collar occupations, Hispanics are gaining influence in politics, the media, entertainment, and business. As a point of fact, President Obama was elected President largely due to the Latino vote. The judicial appointment of Sonia Maria Sotomayor was an anticipative and representative event for Latinos.

So as not to appear sanguine, this fine film examines the immigration situation and employment dilemma for Hispanics. With interviews, news segments, and extensive narration, this work demonstrates the friction and discomfort that is marking this Latino ascendancy. There are substantial discussions of gangs, hate crimes, and resentment for immigrants. There are several instances of strong language in these latter portions of the documentary.

This is a very brief but compelling primer on the Hispanic populace in the U.S., and the challenges that will coincide with this ongoing phenomenon. Viewers receive a solid survey of the issues, and may therefore be motivated to do more comprehensive research on any one of the aspects of this population surge. This film is very well done for its brief timespan, and gives a very lean but informative discussion.