Peter Murrieta

Hollywood producer talks about his career this week on ‘Horizonte’

Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m.

Join host Catherine Anaya for a new episode of “Horizonte.”

“Horizonte” examines issues of particular interest to Arizona’s Hispanic community. Anaya interviews experts on subjects from public policy to education to arts and culture, with new voices, new perspectives and new energy.

In this episode, we talk with Peter Murrieta, an award-winning producer and writer best known for his work on Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place.” He is now the Deputy Director and Professor of Practice at Arizona State University’s Sidney Poitier New American Film School. We will talk to Murrieta about his impressive career.

Learn more on “Horizonte,” airing Saturday at 6 p.m. following PBS News Hour Weekend.

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