Edward James Olmos teaches Latinos to win in Hollywood and life

The revered actor-director got an Oscar nomination for playing an East L.A. schoolteacher. Through the Latino Film Institute he's fulfilling that role in real life by letting young people of color tell their stories on film.
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Edward James Olmos is teaching young Latinos how to succeed in Hollywood — and life Click to view images

The revered actor-director got an Oscar nomination for playing an East L.A. schoolteacher. Through the Latino Film Institute he's fulfilling that role in real life by letting young people of color tell their stories on film.

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