Daily Archives: June 1, 2009

Immigration is a growing theme in pop culture, from lucha libre to porn

by Abelardo de la Peña Jr.
WHAT’S HAPPENING

Lucha libre, science fiction and pornography: The theme of immigration is resonating in ever-more diverse expressions of popular culture.
Lucha libre’s touring AAA/USA league features La Legíon Extranjera (Foreign Legion), whose members are gringos who openly disparage Latino spectators. At every bout, Mexican heroes try to defeat them (NYTimes.com 5.10.09).
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