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Manito

2002

Eric Eason

2002·Not Rated·United StatesUnited States
Award tierBronze
Metascore

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.

Cast

Franky G·Jessica Morales·Leo Minaya·Manuel Cabral

Producers

Allen Bain·Steve Carrillo·Paul Corvino·Neil Davis·Peggy Fry

Languages

United KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

1 win · 1 nomination

Wins (1)

Festival Grand Prize

Sundance Film Festival (2002)

Dramatic

Manuel CabralHector M. GonzalezPanchito GómezFranky GLeo MinayaJulissa LopezJessica Morales

Nominations (1)

Festival Grand Prize

Sundance Film Festival (2002)

Dramatic

Eric Eason