“Morally, good theatre and film for that matter disturbs and unnerves us, tries to rid us of our cliched reactions to the world around us by expanding our sympathies, stretching our imaginations, and enriches us”

—  Angelique Rockas

English translation of the Spanish language text.
Vogue, Mexico Interview: Una Actirz Multiplicada (July 1992)

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