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Desirée J. Garcia is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Latin American, Latino & Caribbean Studies at Dartmouth College. She also holds an affiliation with the Film and Media Studies program. Her interdisciplinary work bridges American Studies, Ethnic Studies, and Film/Media Studies.
Education: B.A. from Wellesley College and Ph.D. from Boston University.
Research focuses on musical films, race/ethnicity in American culture, and videographic criticism. Notable works include The Dressing Room: Backstage Lives and American Film (2025), The Movie Musical (2021), and historical documentaries for PBS such as Zoot Suit Riots (2002) and Remember the Alamo (2004). Her videographic essays explore spatial narratives and backstage cultural dynamics.
Public scholarship includes essays for Zócalo Public Square analyzing cultural intersections in film. Her 2023 video essay Intimate Thresholds was recognized as Best of 2022 in film criticism.
Professional activities include keynote speaking at film festivals, podcast consulting (e.g., Filmspotting), and collaborative productions with Variance Films.
