Manito (2002)
1h 18m | PG-13
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
Director: Eric Eason
Studio: N/A
Genre: Drama
Video: 720p
Cast
Franky G
as Junior Moreno
Leo Minaya
as Manny Moreno
Manuel Cabral
as Oscar Moreno
Jessica Morales
as Marisol
Julissa Lopez
as Miriam Moreno
Héctor González
as Abuelo
Reviews
Meh, overkill on the stereotypes, machismo and ever present empowerment from saying "fuck". Predictable all the way through although Manny's situation at the end is easily the best part of this average movie, I give it an extra star for that. Overall weak FM release.