Manito (2002)
78 min
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
- Release date
- January 15, 2002
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Leo Minaya as Manny Moreno
- Jessica Morales as Marisol
- Franky G as Junior Moreno
- Manuel Cabral as Oscar Moreno
- Julissa Lopez as Miriam Moreno
- Héctor González as Abuelo
- Panchito Gómez as Rodchenko
- Lavidania Ramirez as Anita (Oscar's Wife)
- Casper Martinez as Enrique
- Lou Torres as Bartender
Crew
- Eric Eason · Director
- Eric Eason · Writer
- Allen Bain · Producer
- Jesse Scolaro · Producer
- Saundi Wilson · Composer
- Didier Gertsch · Cinematographer
- Kyle Henry · Editor
- Melissa Imossi · Casting director
- Rose Selavy · Casting director
- Christine Darch · Production designer