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Fifteen years ago, their Washington Heights neighborhood was dubbed the crack-cocaine capital of the world, but today it is transforming into one of the most vibrant, Spanish-speaking communities in the United States. While the drug dealers continue to disappear, their violent legacy still casts a shadow over the neighborhood and its residents. Junior, an ex-convict struggling to get his life back... See Full Description
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Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 17 min. |
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| Release Date: |
June 13th, 2003 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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| Distributors: |
Film Movement
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"Manito sees an everyday tragedy with sadness and tenderness, and doesn't force it into the shape of a plot." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Patrick Z. McGavin
"...captures in unadorned style the energy and emotions binding a Dominican family in Manhattan's Washington Heights section." more...
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A- |
E! Online,
"A solid, touching effort." more...
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B+ |
Los Angeles Times, Kevin Thomas
"...a small film with a big impact." more...
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A |
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