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Latinx Futurism in Film

Although this concept shares some vital parts with the concept of Futurism in general, Latinx Futurism varies in some important ways. Latinx Futurism values tradition just as much as the future and technology. Latinx Futurism is most related to Afrofuturism in that they attempt to intertwine the stories of their ancestors and come up with new and innovative science fiction plots. It is also important to point out that this concept is not the same as just Latino science fiction. The difference between these two ideas is that it's not just about having a Latinx character in the science fiction story, but having the Latinx culture and tradition as the core of the story that is being told. This isn't to say that the Futurism component of this concept isn't as important. One of the biggest things that Futurism contributes is the use of technology. Some of the best examples of Latinx Futurisms can be found in the film industry. With the addition of film, a visual component is added and can therefore be used as a tool to present new ideas and a new sense in the overall experience that the director is trying to portray to the audience.

Some Latinx films that feature futurisms are: Importance of having a Latinx subgenre in the world of science fiction


 * Challenges the idea that science fiction films are all about big budgets and special effects
 * Most films that fit the theme of Latinx Futurism are low-budget independent films that do not include big special effects or CGI visuals. While futurisms may be about technology and special effects, what is more important in these films is the stories that are told and how they relate to the Latinx culture and traditions.
 * Latinx Futurisms allows people to expose this subgenre of films to concepts never done before
 * Concepts like hybridity, multiculturalism, and non-Western narratives can be projected onto these films which is rarely done. The importance of adding these concepts to film is that they are very relatable to underrepresented people around the world. Many people live with concepts like multiculturalism every day of their lives and it is not often shown in films like the ones that represent Latinx Futurisms. Being able to tell a story through film and have underrepresented people feel represented is some of the goals that directors have when creating a Latinx Futuristic film
 * The idea of being "alien"
 * This idea is one that is played a lot in science fiction movies where the focus is more on a minority culture. Being alien can have a double meaning. While it can mean the literal extraterrestrial being from outer space, it can also mean being strange or "not from here". This is a concept that is included in many Latinx Futurism films. Especially with race related tensions that exist across the world, this concept is one that can resonate with many members of the audience. Directors in these films have the ability to take that sensation of feeling "alien" and showing it in a literal sense.