In a record, five of the 25 movies inducted this year into the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress feature prominent Latino lead actors and storylines.
AlamyCastro had included all of the films, except for “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” in the annual nominations list he submits to the National Film Registry.
“The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez” film was actually inducted into the National Film Registry in 2022, thanks, in part, to Castro's efforts.
“Spy Kids” marks the second time Rodríguez had one of his movies included in the National Film Registry.
This film also received strong support from the public to have it inducted into the National Film Registry, the Library of Congress said.
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