Boston's Latin Quarter

(Boston's Latin Quarter)
Monica Cohen | Documentary

2019 | 21 minutes | United States

The Latin Quarter, a Latinx neighborhood in the middle of Jamaica Plain in Boston, serves as an example of community, resilience, and growth.

Synopsis

The Latin Quarter, a Latinx neighborhood in the middle of Jamaica Plain in Boston, sets an example of community, resilience and growth. Long time residents, activists, and business owners reflect on the struggles that were faced, the strong community that they've built and the imminent threat of gentrification.

Reviews

"Though 'Boston’s Latin Quarter' has served as a powerful tool to advocate for the neighborhood, it also illustrates the importance of having a cultural space." — Celina Colbu, The Bay State Banner

"In the documentary, the director examines issues such as the strengths of the immigrant communities, Latinx entrepreneurs, the role of Afro-Latin Arts/Culture, place-keeping, and problems of crime, violence and gentrification." — Jamaica Plain News

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Main credits

Cohen, Monica (film director)

Other credits

Cinematography and editing, Monica Cohen.


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Festivals

Boston Latino International Film Festival; Unbound Visual Arts - Exhibit at Latinx Heritage Month: Understanding Struggles, Perspectives, and Critiques

DIRECTOR: Monica Cohen

NATIONALITY: United States

YEAR: 2019

GENRE: Documentary

LANGUAGE: English; Spanish

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult

SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE

AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE

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