Anna Marie de la Fuente If there’s been one constant about Latino representation in Hollywood, it’s been the abysmal representation that has barely shifted in decades.Despite some gains in recent years, a 2019 study from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative revealed that underrepresentation and stereotypical roles for U.S.-based Latinx talent are, sadly, still the norm.Enter Broken English Prods., a fledgling Latinx production company, which hopes to “change the narrative,” in the words of its CEO Christopher Acebo.
The new shingle joins Lionsgate’s Pantelion and other companies in addressing the paucity of Latinx films.Broken English forms part of new entertainment finance company Grandave Capital (GC), launched by film.
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