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 Prompt:  Think about a film that represents your culture (or a culture you identify with) in a positive and meaningful way.  Explain how the film represents the culture and why this portrayal matters. Be sure to include specific examples from the film.

A film that shows Hispanic culture in a positive way is Coco. It shows the tradition of Día de los Muertos, where families remember their loved ones who have passed away. It also shows how important family is, 

Coco shows family and traditions in Hispanic culture.

This matters because it helps people understand and respect the culture.

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