Leguizamo Does America (TV Series) New York (2023) User Reviews

The First Step

[estathena2 · 8/10 · 24 April 2023]

A most engaging introduction into what promises to be an entertaining as well as informative series about Latin culture & its bountiful contributions to the country & its history.

John Leguizamo's effervescent personality and energy draws the viewer in & holds them while teaching them about LatinX communities in New York City - how its grown, and the many people who shape it, encourage it, and support it.

The hour goes bye quickly and leaves you looking forward to the next episode, the next destination. John is the perfect guide for this journey into what can only be described as the beat, the rhythm of America's heart.

NY

[safenoe · 10/10 · 24 April 2023]

John does New York City in this episode, which is quite enlightening and entertaining and opens one's eyes about the discrimination that Latinos face to tread the boards on Broadway over the years. Of course we learn about Hamilton and the racial barriers broken down for that and the success for the Latino stars finally.

I'm surprised John didn't focus on the Latino cast members who starred in Larry Clarke's controversial movie Kids, which is kind of the quintessential New York City movie about kids. Maybe that's way too off limits.

I like this series and I look forward to seeing more episodes.