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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 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
Manito (2002) is a 1h 18min drama feature film by Eric Eason. Fifteen years ago, their Washington Heights neighborhood was dubbed the crack-cocaine capital of the world, but today...
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- Independent Spirit Awards 2003 generic
- Mar del Plata International Film Festival 2002 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2002 generic
- SXSW Film Festival 2002 generic
