S12·E4 The Longoria Affair
Synopsis
Private Felix Longoria fought and died while fighting the Japanese during World War II. When his body was sent back to his small hometown in Texas, the only funeral parlor there refused to hold a wake for the Mexican American GI because "the whites would not like it." The incident would ripple outward, launching the career of Lyndon B. Johnson, landing the undertaker in a mental institution, and launching the Mexican American civil rights movement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 12 Episode 4 of Independent Lens air?
Season 12, Episode 4 ('The Longoria Affair') originally aired on November 9, 2010.
How long is Season 12 Episode 4 ('The Longoria Affair')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Independent Lens Season 12 Episode 4?
Private Felix Longoria fought and died while fighting the Japanese during World War II. When his body was sent back to his small hometown in Texas, the only funeral parlor there refused to hold a wake for the Mexican American GI because "the whites would not like it." The incident would ripple outwa...
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