10/19/2026
Bringing Latino Stories to Hollywood: Dr. José-Luis Ruiz on The Dreamer Cinderella | La Causa in L.A
🎬 On this episode of La Causa in L.A., host Tomás Durán sits down with Dr. José-Luis Ruiz, the director, writer, and executive producer of The Dreamer Cinderella.
Dr. Ruiz is the creative force behind this inspiring film, which celebrates authentic Latino stories and puts our communities at the center of the screen. In a Hollywood that has too often overlooked or stereotyped Latinos, he’s helping change who gets to tell our stories and how they’re told. In this conversation, he talks about his vision for the film, the journey of bringing it to life, and why authentic representation in Hollywood matters now more than ever. ✨Latino USA Stories, Produced by Gil C. Bivens, Coproduced by Roman P. Reyes
🎥 In this interview:
The story and inspiration behind The Dreamer Cinderella
Dr. Ruiz’s path as a director, writer, and producer
The challenges and opportunities for Latino filmmakers in Hollywood
Why authentic Latino representation on screen matters
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🎬 On this episode of La Causa in L.A., host Tomás Durán sits down w...
