Leguizamo Does America

John explores various ways in which Latin culture, though often marginalized, has had a tremendous influence on the nation's culture capital: New York City.

John visits Miami to find out why this city has become such a mecca for Latinos leaving their homeland, and to show how their culture and flair makes Miami a true slice of all things Latin within the U.S.

John dives into the topic of proper representation within elected offices, while also discovering the many ways that Latinos in Washington, D.C., keep their culture alive through theater, poetry and activism.

John travels to middle America to learn about how both the Mexican and Puerto Rican communities of Chicago have transformed the city into Chicagolandia; he learns about the deep roots in activism and resistance these communities have displayed.

John travels to the island of Puerto Rico to highlight the many ways in which the island and its people have influenced American culture and the ways in which America is influencing theirs.

John travels to Los Angeles, or "Hollywouldn't," as he likes to say, to explore the lack of Latinx representation in the film and television industry; he meets up with several game changers to discuss what needs to happen to achieve real equity.