Our Country, Mexico, is shown on TV
One thing I’ve noticed at the movies is that although there are No Chicanos On TV (or Hollywood), Mexico is shown as a place where the film was partially made. In other words, although we may not be represented, our land is. The latest example of this was the new Fall 2008 James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, there are credits to Mexico, Baja California in particular. And these scenes are not necessarily shot there to save money as when they shoot in Canada or other places simply to save money. No they shoot in Mexico because of the landscape and the scenery in other words because it is part of the storyline.
Another recent movie that similarly was shot in Mexico was Vantage Point. It was to take place in Salamanca, Spain (Europe) but was filmed in Puebla, Mexico. Imagine Mexico stood in as a body double for a Spanish city.
My point is that although we are not on TV in great numbers yet, TV and Hollywood are discovering our beautiful mother country and next door neighbor, Mexico.
Another recent movie that similarly was shot in Mexico was Vantage Point. It was to take place in Salamanca, Spain (Europe) but was filmed in Puebla, Mexico. Imagine Mexico stood in as a body double for a Spanish city.
My point is that although we are not on TV in great numbers yet, TV and Hollywood are discovering our beautiful mother country and next door neighbor, Mexico.
Frank R. Castillo ©
2008
