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Latinos Are Essential | Trailer

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Across the United States, Latinos have been on the pandemic’s frontlines, providing essential services to all Americans. Many do jobs that can’t be done from home. From the fields of medicine, education, food service, and beyond, Latino workers have kept our country going. These are their stories.

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Filmmaker David Gonzalez profiles his father and stepmother who have contracted COVID-19.
Astrid finds a job cleaning subway cars at the peak of the pandemic in New York City.
After his business declined, Alfonzo began a program that brings food to people in need.
Meet a councilwoman and a sanitation worker who are keeping the city of Chelsea running.
Melanie navigates teaching her students online and caring for her three-year-old daughter.
Journalist Maria Hinojosa discusses her reporting on the pandemic’s effect on Latinos.
Meet Pancho Pescador, an artist who spends his pandemic-era days bringing art to Oakland.
Dulce Bueno is an EMT who works long nights during the difficult days of the pandemic.
Anel Medina is a nurse and one of 200,000 DACA recipients classified as essential workers.
Journalist Maria Hinojosa discusses her reporting on the pandemic’s effect on Latinos.