Latin History for Morons
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John Leguizamo
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John Leguizamo
Welcome to John Leguizamo’s hilarious and educational take on 3,000 years of Latin history in 80 minutes.
When his son gets a school assignment on heroes, John seizes the chance to teach him all about the great figures of Latin American history. But once he sets out on his irreverent crash course across three continents and three millennia of history—from conquistadores to cumbia, Montezuma to Menudo, and taking on the characters in all of it—he uncovers provocative truths that shock even him.
Entertainment Weekly called Latin History for Morons “boisterous and joyful” during its Broadway run at Studio 54, directed by Tony Taccone. A play that The New York Times says “poses sharp and timely questions of what culturally defines American identity,” Leguizamo’s newest solo adventure is educational and uproarious and is adapted exclusively for Audible.
Please Note: Latin History for Morons contains adult language.
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School is in session!
Education is at the heart of John Leguizamo’s latest solo show Latin History for Morons, which has him hitting the history books in order to awaken his son’s pride in their Latino heritage. In 80 hilarious minutes, Leguizamo covers 3,000 years of history, starting with the Aztec and Incan empires all the way to Columbus’s discovery of the New World, and beyond. I was moved with how Leguizamo uses his parental urgency to teach his son and us listeners the oft overlooked history and contributions of Latin America to the United States. Funny, heartwarming, and blunt, Leguizamo makes his case by referencing facts culled from some major history books that prove that Latinos have shed blood in every war fought on American soil. Leguizamo himself deserves a medal of honor for taking on this topical subject.
Latino heroes aren’t often referenced in mainstream media, but that doesn’t mean they don’t abound in history books. From Aztec leaders to contemporary pop singers, these are the Latinos who have made a mark in Latin America and the United States.
Following the success of his solo show on Broadway, Latin History for Morons, stand-up comedian John Leguizamo brings this combination of laughs and sharp insights to Audible. Inspired by a desire to instill pride in his son for the family’s Latino heritage, Leguizamo really does his research. He soon gains a deeper understanding of the contributions Latinos have made to the world. His son may not have Civil War generals as ancestors like the bully who tried to make him feel inferior, but his heritage has all the spice and culture necessary to make a couple of continents feel proud.
In Latin History for Morons, a frenetic and boisterous Leguizamo takes the listener on an educational journey against stereotypes and through his narration calls attention to racial issues that he became aware of only after he took on this research. The listening experience is made all the more enjoyable by Leguizamo’s sound effects—you’ll even hear him imitate arrows swishing by—and his animated interpretation of all the characters he mentions, and thus brings to life.
John Leguizamo received an Emmy Award in 1999 and Latin History for Morons won a Special Tony Award in 2018.
About the Creator and Performer
Emmy Award and Tony winner John Leguizamo appeared in over 100 films and countless television shows while establishing a career that defies categorization. With boundless and visceral creativity, his work in film, theater, television, literature, and audio covers many genres. Leguizamo, currently seen in Latin History for Morons at New York’s Public Theatre, performs his one-man show where he delivers his take on 500 years of Latin History spanning the Aztec and Incan Empires, to World War II. He’s also the writer and performer for Latin History for Morons for Audible. He garnered a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as a sensitive drag queen in To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, was the recipient of the 2002 ALMA Special Achievement Award for Entertainer of the Year, and picked up ALMA Award nominations for his roles in Moulin Rouge (Best Supporting Actor) and King of the Jungle (Best Lead Actor). His film credits include John Wick; Kick-Ass-2; Ice Age: Continental Drift; One for the Money; The Lincoln Lawyer; Repo Men; Gamer; Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs; Ice Age: The Meltdown; The Honeymooners; Ice Age; Collateral Damage; Doctor Dolittle; Romeo + Juliet; Super Mario Bros.; Spawn and Die Hard 2. Leguizamo’s TV work includes The Kill Point; ER; My Name is Earl; The Brothers Garcia; House of Buggin’; and Miami Vice, Blood Line, and When They See Us.
In 1991, Leguizamo created his first off-Broadway sensation as the writer and performer of his one-man show Mambo Mouth, in which he portrayed seven different characters. He received Obie, Outer Critics Circle and Vanguardia awards for this specific performance. Leguizamo’s debut to Broadway was his one-man show, Freak, for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play and Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play. Additional theater credits include, Sexaholix… A Love Story, which received a Tony nomination for Best Special Theatrical Performance; A Midsummer Night’s Dream, La Puta Vida Trilogy; and American Buffalo. John went on to film special presentations for HBO for his one-man shows including Mambo Mouth; Spic-O-Rama; Freak, for which he won a Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program; Sexaholix… A Love Story; and Ghetto Klown. John created his first literary project in 2006 with his memoir, Pimps, Hos, Playa Hatas and All the Rest of My Hollywood Friends: My Life. He also released Ghetto Klown, the graphic novel adaptation of his 2011 Drama Desk award winning one-man Broadway show in 2015. The audio version of Ghetto Klown is available on Audible. Leguizamo currently resides in New York City with his wife and two children.
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Orgullosa de ser Latina!!
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But as for the actual content, it wasn’t very informative or “historical”, but rather more personal. Not that that’s bad, just not what I thought it would be. I actually would like to listen to a Latin history audiobook, I think that would be very interesting.
Very entertaining, not very informative
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Book was great.
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