While Netflix has become a hub for projects based around people of color, Starz’ new drama Vida is one for the record books.
Over the past few years, the call for proper inclusion and diversity onscreen has become a major talking point in the entertainment business.
Set in modern east LA, Vida follows the denizens of a latino neighborhood, and mixes both the traditional and contemporary feminist values for a quirky and emotional ride.
Following the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, both film and TV have seen a concentrated effort on telling more diverse stories, and allowing for characters and settings that aren’t exclusively caucasian male focused.