Latino history in the U.S. has plenty of uplifting stories. Unfortunately, there are chapters that are not so. The For Rosa Movie Review is a clear example of what should not happen. Hard, gut wrenching and discriminatory, the movie is a powerful call for all to stop injustice. You might be used to my family movie reviews. This is not one I think you can watch with your kids. I suggest you watch it first and then decide if your older children are ready to watch it. Definitively, I propose you address topics like this one with your kids. Talk about it and be the light.
About For Rosa Movie
This movie is actually a thesis film from USC. That said, it does include important industry names in its production.
The story is centered during the 1970s and based on true events. Sadly, For Rosa is a narrative film inspired by the Madrigal Ten, a group of 10 Latinas that were sterilized without consent, while giving birth at Los Angeles County USC Medical.
For Rosa follows Eva (Melinna Bobadilla), a mother who after being informed of her unknowing sterilization, is faced with the life-altering decision of joining Jessica (Idalia Valles), a 26-year-old fierce Chicana attorney, and nine other women in a lawsuit against the hospital, to stand up for their bodies and women’s rights.
Directed and written by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone (A $73 Million Dollar Industry) the cast includes extraordinary performances by Melinna Bobadilla (Orange is the New Black, Grand Hotel), Idalia Valles (Queen of the South), Rick Mancía (East Los High, NCIS). Produced by Ashley Flores, Sabrina Ehlert and executive produced by Chuey Martinez (The Chuey Martinez Show on El Rey Network).
The Importance of Latino U.S. History
We sure love to inspire ourselves with positive stories of dreams come true. That said, we do need to know it all. Including the not so awesome pages of history. These are the ones crucial to understand, so the ugly can not repeat itself. Today, the news reminds us that the struggle is real. Despite that, Hispanics do not relent in trying to reach the “American Dream”. As hard as it might be, let’s educate ourselves. Definitively, we will all be better together. I call upon you to be the light. Let us keep respect, tolerance and understanding the foundation of our fight for justice.
For Rosa Movie Review
This film is powerful. If you are a woman (not a specific woman, just any and every woman) it will talk to you. The movie does touch upon a myriad of topics. The first that comes to mind is how women still fight for the right to make decisions about their own bodies. Nevertheless, in today’s frame of mind, I believe this film adds it voice to the call for justice and anti-racism. Particularly, I love how the movie does it without being in your face about the topic. It simply and effectively follows a woman who does not have a say. The film somewhat lightly tells her hard story. I say lightly, because I am sure it was not as easy for Rosa. Definitively, there must not be a real way to share her anguish and dreams extinguished by the hand of another.
Wanting More
As powerful as the film is, it did leave me with a sense of unfinished business. Both, in terms of cinematography and storytelling. Perhaps this is part of the art to focus on Rosa and not the strenuous legal ordeal? At the climax, it cut to the chase and did not explore more of the main character and her emotions / life. Did they go to there very end? Or, did the group surrender their plight right there?
A Call for a Better Future
Listen, learn, respect, reform. Only like that will we have a chance of a better society for all, a future we can all be proud of. I see the light when so many are working to be the light. Let us not stop.
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