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Original title

Manito

Year

2002

Running time

78 min.

Country

United States

Director

Eric Eason

Screenwriter

Eric Eason

Cast

Music

Saundi Wilson

Cinematography

Didier Gertsch

Producer

The 7th Floor, Smashing Entertainment

Genre

Drama | Independent Film (US)

Synopsis

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 on track, is a product of this legacy. His younger brother Manny, the salutatorian of his high school class, embodies the hope of the future. On the night of his graduation party, Manny finds himself faced with an ill-fated decision that could change his life forever.

Awards: 2002: Sundance: Special Jury Prize (For ensemble cast)

2002: Tribeca Film Festival: Best New Director. Nominated for Best Film

2002: Independent Spirit Awards: 3 Nominations including Best First Feature

2002: SXSW (South by Southwest): Grand Jury Winner (Films).

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