Blog 2

  

Prompt: Brainstorm 2 or 3 possible changes—the backstory of the character, plot change, a different relationship with other characters, etc.

 Cesar was portrayed as a strong Latino man who made sacrifices for the best of his loved ones which is a misleading idea of what a true Latino sacrifice is. The lives of Cesar and his friends are filled with so much chaos that we forget that they are not adults and their problems are in a way, insignificant. The film escalates their problems to the extent where we believe their decisions in solving these problems should also be of an escalated level. A common Latinx sacrifice includes the abandonment of their family in their home countries to live a better life in the US. Or the prioritization of their family’s needs before one’s own. 

    A way in which this series can be changed is by Cesar continuing to show his ambition and will for higher education. Cesar would grow a stronger relationship with his brother and understand each one’s opinion about the financial burden that Latinos suffer when achieving higher education, and the uncertainty about what is exactly the rules of being at college, hence Cesar being a first-generation student. This would relate to many of the youth audience who may be experiencing the same situation.  

    A different way can be how Cesar grows his friendship with his friends and their journey in finding resources that help them succeed in what they see is right for them. I think emphasizing that friends are not only fun buddies but rather supporters of our dreams and aspirations, the audiences can relate better to the film and in a way, visualize what they want in a friend group. 

    Through their more realistic sacrifices with these film changes, I think Latinos would be able to successfully have their perspectives of life as a minority shown to those who carry inappropriate stereotypes. Encouraging positivity through stereotypes helps shape a better picture of what truly is to be a Latino in the United States.