Assignment task: Use Chicano Park (1988) film:
Problem 1: What was life like in Barrio Logan before World War II? What were some of the enterprises and institutions that were in the community? What are some of the recollections of people like Laura Rodríguez and Josie Talamantez? How did the community begin to change after World War II?
Problem 2: What were some of the themes expressed in the early artwork at Chicano Park? How would you describe the work of artists like Victor Ochoa, Guillermo Aranda, José Gómez, José Montoya, and the Royal Chicano Air Force? How was the artwork of Yolanda López different compared to that of her male colleagues? And what was the role of Ramón "Chunky" Sánchez in the community?