Willie Velásquez: Your Vote is Your Voice- A Documentary
on William C. Velásquez, SVREP’s Founder and President (1974-1988) will feature on PBS on October 3, 2016. Thousands watched the documentary throughout the US. Social media was on “fired”. Leaders called, or sent us a note congratulating us for Willie’s
legacy and let us know how much the work is still needed—that we mobilize Latinos especially in this election cycle.
Worldwide PBS will air three-times and US PBS is scheduled to air six times.
PBS, Latino Public Broadcasting, local public stations and community partners will host the screening of the Willie Documentary in a number
of cities across the United States. Screenings will take place before and after the
PBS airing of the Willie Velásquez documentary. Check your local PBS listings and do not miss this exciting documentary on Willie Velásquez.
The Willie Velásquez: Your Vote Is Your Voice Documentary
is made possible by Documentary Film Marker Hector Galan, Narrated by Film Director
Luis Valdez and PBS/Latino Public Broadcasting.
Share with your friends and family the exciting news. Schedule family time to watch the Willie Velásquez Documentary on PBS. You can still watch the documentary. Check your public
station for the listing to watch Willie’ documentary this week and weekend with your friends and family.
William C. Velásquez changed the face of Texas and the nation with his efforts to empower the
Latino community through their vote. Willie registered Latino voters and changed systemic barriers that blocked and diluted the Latino vote. Today because of Willie’s work through SVREP the Latino Vote is an important voting bloc in American politics.
Share with your friends and family the exciting news. Schedule family time to watch the Willie Velásquez Documentary on PBS on Monday, October 3, 2016.
