AMERICANXS

In the spirit of Frank’s work, Americanxs engages viewers in questioning dominant representations of America. This project seeks both to tell American stories from a Latinx perspective and to show how Latinx stories are American stories.

AMERICANXS

 Robert Frank's seminal work, "The Americans," revolutionized the way we perceive American society and national identity by challenging the dominant narratives of its time. Over sixty years later, the exploration of what it means to be American remains crucial, influencing discussions across electoral politics, media, pop culture, and public policy. As the demographic landscape evolves, with the Latinx community now making up approximately 18% of the U.S. population according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the dialogue around national identity has gained new dimensions. Despite their deep-rooted presence in the country, Latinxs are often portrayed as 'perpetual foreigners' on the fringes of 'real' America.

In the tradition of Frank's groundbreaking work, "Americanxs" invites viewers to critically examine and question the prevailing representations of both America and the Latinx community. By visually delving into themes of race, language, religion, politics, and everyday life, the project aims not to encapsulate the entirety of Latinx experiences in the U.S.—an inherently impossible task—but to narrate American stories through a Latinx lens. In doing so, "Americanxs" underscores the integral role of Latinx narratives within the broader tapestry of American stories.

This exploration is particularly significant in light of efforts by the current political administration, in the USA, to erase or diminish the historical contributions of minorities. By challenging these attempts, works like "Americanxs" reaffirm the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping a more inclusive understanding of America's identity.