Torres talks about the obstacles he faced in the immigration system after he came to the U.S. from El Salvador in his 20s. His new HBO Max show is Color Theories. Originally broadcast March 11, 2024.
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Comic/filmmaker and star Julio Torres spins immigration stress into satire
Torres talks about the obstacles he faced in the immigration system after he came to the U.S. from El Salvador in his 20s. His new HBO Max show is <em>Color Theories</em>. <em>Originally broadcast March 11, 2024.</em>
Published April 3, 2026, 3:12 PM
Updated April 3, 2026, 4:15 PM1.0K
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