Hispanic Stereotypes in Contemporary Film

Stereotypes are present even in the most popular films. Groups of people are often misrepresented in a way that is entertaining, but not necessarily truthful, causing viewers to have a very narrow, often incorrect, view of a particular culture or people. This research serves as an analysis of selected contemporary American films that feature a Hispanic character or cultural element. My aim is twofold: first, to shed light on the stereotypes surrounding Hispanics and the excessive appearance of these stereotypical representations in popular US films, and second, to promote open-mindedness by educating others on the cultural diversity of Spanish speakers, especially those groups that are present in the United States