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Parents' Guide to

Street Food: Latin America

By Marty Brown, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Food show is a window into Latin American cultures.

TV Netflix Educational 2020
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What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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Based on 1 parent review

Tim Y.
Tim Y. Parent of 10-year-old
September 1, 2020
age 12+

Beautiful documentary of food, relationships and life

Latin America is the focus and you will hear and see stories of people, culture, challenges, victories and—food. Videos will have various issues come into each story and you should be aware that like most of life you may not agree with a worldview. The first episode features a lesbian relationship which will inspire some and concern others.
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What's the Story?

Each episode of STREET FOOD: LATIN AMERICA takes place in a different city in South or Central America. The show travels to a number of modest restaurants, or food carts, or markets, to find out what communities' favorite local foods are. Locations include Oaxaca, Mexico; Salvador, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Peru; Bogota, Colombia; and La Paz, Bolivia. The show puts special focus on how these dishes came to be, and explores the lives of the people who make them.

Is It Any Good?

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Food and travel shows can often feel like tourism ads, so it's refreshing when one takes a different perspective. While Street Food: Latin America focuses on the featured dishes and dining spots, it's also dedicated to giving plenty of attention to the local culture and personal lives of the chefs. Rather than directing viewers to the popular spots from any guidebook, it's a food and travel show for people who prefer hanging out with the locals.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about street food: What is street food? What do Americans consider street food? Is there a difference between street food and fast food? What is it?

  • What kind of dishes are featured on Street Food: Latin America? How are they made? How did they come to be? Who are the people making them? How do the chefs influence the food? Is there anything you'd like to try?

  • What did you learn about the city or country each episode takes place in? Why are these foods local favorites? How does the local culture influence the chefs? How do food and community interact with one another?

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