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Cafecito: Cheech Marin Talks 'Book Of Life,' Pot and Immigration

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Legendary comedian, actor and activist Cheech Marin talked to Cafecito's Feliciano Garcia about his role as "Pancho Rodriguez" in the animated movie, The Book of Life. Marin spoke about influencing the acceptance of medical and recreational marijuana as part of the famous comedy duo “Cheech and Chong,” the status of immigration policy 27 years after his film Born in East LA, and why he prefers to use comedy to approach controversial issues.

The proud Mexican-American pioneer also owns and curates one of the greatest Chicano art collections in the world, and has rejoined his longtime partner to tour as Cheech and Chong. You can get more information on the legendary Latino here. Follow us on @CafecitoTime

CREDITS:

Producer/Host: Feliciano Garcia

Editor: Michael Tomczyk

DOP: Brian Caraveo

Camera: Steven Diaz

Music: RoYal Z for Humbled Soul Prouductions

Special Thanks to Victor’s Café

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