mun2 to premiere Hecho en America

  mun2 will premiere its one-hour “mun2 News Special Hecho en America” on Saturday, September 28 at 4:00 p.m. EST/3 p.m. CST.

Premiering as part of the network’s Hispanic Heritage month programming and presented in tandem with the NCLR’s ALMA awards, the series takes a cue from the motto of the new Latino movement – “50 million strong, making it in America.”  “Hecho en America” celebrates and allows the inspiring journey of Latinos achieving the American Dream to be told by those changing it.

The news special showcase features prominent figures sharing their inspiring journey and how they are making a difference in their community on a daily basis. Featured are: Singer/Actress Christina Aguilera; actress and Honest Company co-founder Jessica Alba; Film Producer Elizabeth Avellan; Singer Ceci Bastida; CEO, Girl Scouts of the USA, Anna Maria Chavez; Singer Becky G; Chef Jose Garces; Comedian George Lopez; Comedian Al Madrigal President, Dream Act Coalition, Arizona, Dulce Matuz; Senator Robert Menendez; NCLR President & CEO Janet Murguia; musical group Ozomatli; Television Personality Ana Maria Polo; Latin alternative music artists Raul y Mexia; Artist/Activist Favianna Rodriguez; Senator Marco Rubio; Artist/Activist, Julio Salgado; and Fashion Designer, Rolando Santana.

The special features the original theme song “This Is My Home” written and performed by artist Ceci Bastida, which is also available as a free download at mun2.tv. Extended and additional interviews will also be available on www.mun2.tv/hecho, including White House Senior Policy Advisor, Felicia Escobar Carrillo and White House Public Engagement Advisor, Julie Chavez Rodriguez.

The special is created by Gloria Medel Solomons, Executive Producer, mun2, Producer Ilana Sod, Director of Photography & Editor Mariano Dabini.