1st Edition

Y Tu Mamá También Mythologies of Youth

By Scott L. Baugh Copyright 2020
140 Pages 21 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

138 Pages 21 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

138 Pages 21 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Charting production, distribution, censorship, and reception, this book examines Y Tu Mamá También in its presentation as a journey of self-discoveries. Three young adults enjoy a road trip together in search of a legendary beach. Behind their stories are mythologies of youth , a network of ideas in the film that reflects life outside the theaters. The deceptively complex film leaves... Read more

Chapter 1: Aspirations



Chapter 2: Creativity



Chapter 3: Originality



Chapter 4: ‘The Charolastra Manifesto’



Chapter 5: Maturity



Chapter 6: Sex



Chapter 7: Development



Chapter 8: Sex (it bears repeating)



Chapter 9: ‘Mí Manifiesto



Chapter 10: Ecstasy



Chapter 11: Pranganeando

Biography

Scott L. Baugh is Associate Professor of English and Coordinator for Film & Media Studies at Texas Tech University. He specializes in Latina/o, Latin American, and multicultural cinemas. Recent publications include Latino American Cinema (2012) and Born of Resistance (2015 with Víctor A. Sorell).