History of Color – Ep. 15 – Oscar Zeta Acosta vs Dr. Gonzo

By Allegra Alvarado on July 2, 2018 0 Comments

Oscar Zeta Acosta

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This month Allegra and Mariano focus on Oscar Zeta Acosta who was one of the more colorful activists during the Los Angeles’ Chicano movement of the late 60s early 70s. They give a review of the PBS special that re-enacts all the gathered information and interviews with this conflicted character.

References

PBS network: The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo Directed by Phillip Rodriguez aired April 2018
The Lost Legend of the Real Dr. Gonzo
Oscar Zeta Acosta documentary on PBS looks at his mysterious disappearance
The Biography Project Oscar Zeta Acosta
YouTube – Oscar Acosta

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Allegra Alvarado

Host, HISTORY OF COLOR & TV ATE MY BRAIN I am a mother, wife and current nursing student as well as life student. I've packed many experiences into my life and am looking forward to more. I love writing, science fiction (particularly A.I. driven stories) as well as pop culture and history. I have a passion for good and for timeless style. I always look to have my ideals challenged and to meet people that have different life experiences and points of view.

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