Voces
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Produced by Latino Public Broadcasting, "Voces" is PBS' signature Latino arts and culture documentary showcase and the only ongoing national television series devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich diversity of the Latino cultural experience. Now in its fourth season, the new season of VOCES explores the ever-evolving relationship between Latino culture and the larger fabric of American society, from a classic movie set in remote Texas to modern day Hollywood to the frontlines of the drug war.The series is presented by PBS SoCaL and supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures, the Ford Foundation, and the Surdna Foundation through a grant from the NALAC Fund for the Arts Grant Program.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 2006
13 episodes
E01
The Bronze Screen (Part 1 of 2)
Sun, Sep 3 2006 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
The Bronze Screen (Part 2 of 2)
Sun, Sep 10 2006 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
The Republic of Baseball: The Dominican Giants of the American Game
Sun, Sep 17 2006 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Nuestra Familia / Our Family
Sun, Sep 24 2006 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Yank Tanks
Sun, Oct 1 2006 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Split Decision
Sun, Oct 8 2006 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
Santo Domingo Blues: Los Tigueres de la Bachata
Sun, Oct 15 2006 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E08
Lalo Guerrero: The Original Chicano
Sun, Oct 22 2006 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E09
Recalling Orange County
Sun, Oct 29 2006 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E10
From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale
Sun, Nov 5 2006 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E11
The Guestworker
Sun, Nov 12 2006 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E12
Pancho Gonzalez: Warrior of the Court
Sun, Nov 19 2006 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E13
Noche de Mariachis
Sun, Nov 26 2006 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 2009
8 episodes
E01
Celia the Queen
Wed, Sep 2 2009 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
CELIA THE QUEEN is a loving look at the amazing life and legacy of a woman whose voice symbolized the soul of a nation and captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Erupting onto the Cuban music scene as the lead singer for La Sonora Matancera, Celia Cruz broke down barriers of racism and sexism. With the powerful weapon of her voice and the warm tolerance of her heart, Celia soon became all things to all people. The film shows the diversity of the people whose lives she touched, from stars like Quincy Jones, Andy Garcia, and Wyclef Jean to ordinary people all over the world who loved not only her music but her incredible spirit.
E02
Antonia Pantoja: ¡Presente!
Mon, Sep 7 2009 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
ANTONIA PANTOJA: ¡PRESENTE! tells the story of educator/organizer Antonia Pantoja, founder of the New York-based advocacy organization, Aspira. A passionate, indomitable leader, Pantoja worked with Puerto Rican "immigrant-citizens" to fight against second-class citizenship and to secure a bilingual voice. Through passionate personal testimony, never-before-seen home movies, archival footage, and the work of visual artist Juan Sanchez, the feisty Antonia Pantoja guides us through the Puerto Rican community's struggles and triumphs.
E03
Bracero Stories
Mon, Sep 14 2009 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
BRACERO STORIES explores the personal experiences of five former guest workers in the controversial U.S.-Mexican bracero program, which granted temporary work contracts to several million Mexican laborers between 1942 and 1964. Their stories are interwoven and illustrated with archival materials, creating a composite narrative of the bracero experience. Interviews with other participants in the program assess its effectiveness and lasting impact. These discussions mirror and inform current debates about immigration and the role of imported labor in our economic development.
E04
Golden Age
Mon, Sep 21 2009 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
THE GOLDEN AGE documents a season in the life of the Golden Age League, a soccer league in Corona Park, Queens, New York. Not just any soccer league, the highly competitive Golden Age League is made up of middle-aged former World Cup players from mostly Central and South America. With muscles creaking, hairlines receding, and waistlines expanding, these incredibly skilled players compete at a level never before documented. During the week, these men are window washers, traders, and electricians -- but the weekend is theirs, and the passion for the game remains.
E05
Special Circumstances
Mon, Sep 28 2009 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
At 16, Héctor Salgado was arrested and tortured by Pinochet's forces. By 20, Héctor was without a country, living in exile in the U.S. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES follows Héctor as he returns to Chile almost 30 years later, camera in hand, to confront the perpetrators and his former captors, looking for answers and justice. In the process, the film takes an unflinching look at U.S. foreign policy in Latin America in the '70s and the legacy of Pinochet with which Chile still struggles today.
E06
Tito Puente: The King of Latin Music
Mon, Oct 5 2009 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Of all the musicians who have contributed to the popularity of Latin music, none is more recognized than the man known simply as The King, Tito Puente. His family, friends and colleagues all pay homage here: Bill Cosby, Marc Anthony, Armand Assante, Geraldo Rivera, Jimmy Smits, Paquito DRivera and many more. The life of this influential bandleader, percussionist and composer and one of the most charismatic performers of all time is recalled through archival footage and interviews as well as excerpts from one of his last concerts.
E07
Soy Andina
Mon, Oct 12 2009 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
SOY ANDINA tells the story of two women raised in different worlds: an immigrant folk dancer from the Andes, and a modern dancer from Queens, NY, who return to Peru to reconnect with their culture. After 15 years in New York, Nelida Silva returns to fulfill a lifelong dream and host the fiesta patronal — a celebration of dance, music, and rituals from Incan times. Meanwhile Cynthia Paniagua, a dancer raised in Queens, embarks on her own journey, determined to "quench a burning desire to know the real Peru, to unearth the mystery of the dances." SOY ANDINA is an exuberant cross-cultural road trip, yet its theme is universal: a yearning for roots and connection in turbulent times.
E08
Dream Havana
Mon, Oct 19 2009 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In August 1994, more than 30,000 Cubans attempted to leave the island by sea. Two writers, friends since adolescence, are faced with a choice: continue struggling with the hardships of the island or brave the open water on a homemade raft. Ernesto Santana chooses Cuba; Jorge Mota, chooses the sea. This is the story of their struggles, their successes and the friendship that binds them across the distance, from Chicago to Havana.
Season 2012
4 episodes
E01
Tales of Masked Men
Sat, Sep 29 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Escaramuza: Riding from the Heart
Sat, Oct 6 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Unfinished Spaces
Sat, Oct 13 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Lemon
Sat, Oct 20 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 2015
3 episodes
E01
Children Of Giant
Sat, Apr 18 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Investigate the 1955 film's still timely examination of racial prejudice.
E02
Now En Español
Sat, Apr 25 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
El Poeta
Sat, May 2 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Meet Mexican poet Javier Sicilia, who ignited a movement for peace after the murder of his son.
Season 2019
3 episodes
E01
The Pushouts
Sat, Sep 21 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Meet Dr. Victor Rios, a former gang member working with young people being "pushed out" of school.
E02
Adios Amor: The Search For Maria Moreno
Sat, Sep 28 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Follow the search for a hero that history forgot: Maria Moreno, an early farmworker activist.
E03
Porvenir, Texas
Sat, Oct 5 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Discover the true story behind the 1918 massacre of 15 Mexican men in this tiny border town.
Season 2021
2 episodes
E01
Letters to Eloisa
Sat, Oct 16 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
American Exile
Wed, Nov 17 2021 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 2024
6 episodes
E01
From Here/From There
Wed, Jul 10 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Almost American
Tue, Aug 27 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Sat, Sep 28 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends
Sat, Oct 5 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Latino Vote 2024
Wed, Oct 23 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Our Texas, Our Vote
Tue, Oct 29 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 2025
2 episodes
E01
Slumlord Millionaire
Tue, Jul 29 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Omara - Cuba's Legendary Diva
Sat, Sep 27 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
This portrait of the beloved Cuban singer Omara Portuondo explores her extraordinary life, from the stages of Havana's famed nightclubs to her worldwide fame as part of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club. Following her as she performs for passionate fans from Cuba to New York to Tokyo, the film is a heartfelt celebration of an indomitable woman who has been a driving force in Afro-Cuban music for over half a century and, now in her nineties, shows no signs of slowing down.
Season 2026
1 episode
E01
American Sons
Tue, Jan 13 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Meet a brotherhood of Marines as they struggle to overcome the trauma of combat in Afghanistan and the loss of many of their comrades, including their dear friend JV Villarreal. Now, a decade after JV's death, his brother Marines continue to reunite, helping each other cope with lingering wounds and strengthening the unbreakable bonds formed in war.