Ricardo Montalban on the portrayal of Mexicans in early film and television

Actor Ricardo Montalban describes the stereotypical and often derogatory images of Mexicans in early film and television, and his objections to these portrayals:

"I used to talk to producers and directors at MGM and I would say, ‘Why do you do this? What a wonderful position you have to show the little kid growing up in East Los Angeles, crawling in front of the television, a decent Mexican. He doesn't have to be a great hero. I mean, portray a bandit if you want. But not at the exclusion of the honorable man. And indeed, the very educated man. Let's have a balance.’”

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