Movie: ¡Yo soy Boricua, pa' que tú lo sepas!

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Pedro Albizu Campos
Pedro Albizu Campos

Himself (archive footage)

Rosie Perez
Rosie Perez

Herself

Jimmy Smits
Jimmy Smits

Himself

Rafael Tufiño
Rafael Tufiño

Himself

Pedro Pietri
Pedro Pietri

Himself

Sixto Ramos
Sixto Ramos

Himself

Ramón Rodríguez
Ramón Rodríguez

Himself

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    ¡Yo soy Boricua, pa' que tú lo sepas!

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    Actress Rosie Perez makes a stunning directorial debut in this heartfelt tribute to Puerto Rican pride. She takes an in-depth look at the complex and often controversial history of Puerto Rican-U.S. relations. By turns shocking and celebratory, this wide-ranging documentary examines such rich themes of the Puerto Rican experience as family, language, and racism, all with careful consideration of historical context.

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    2006-04-27

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