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UCLA alumnus Jesus Martinez worked as the layout and animation manager on the film &quot;Coco.&quot; Drawing on his knowledge of Mexican culture, Martinez shared with his crew details and materials such as videos that would increase the cultural authenticity of the film. (Photo courtesy of Debby Coleman, illustration by Amy Fang/Daily Bruin illustrator)

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Jesus Martinez knew instantly that he wanted to work on “Coco” – it was one of the first times he saw a character on the big screen who looked like him when he was a kid.

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Q&A: Alumnus describes working on “Coco,” seeing self represented on film

By Olivia Mazzucato

Nov. 21, 2017 9:57 p.m.