Directed by:
Eric EasonScreenplay:
Eric EasonCast:
Franky G, Leo Minaya, Manuel Cabral, Hector M. Gonzalez, Julissa Lopez, Jessica Morales, Panchito Gómez, Ken Arnold, Anthony Desio, Luis Armada, Mike Vega (more)Plots(1)
In the 1990s Washington Heights transformed from the crack-cocaine capital to one of the most vibrant Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. As the drug dealers disappeared, their violent legacy continued to cast a shadow over the neighbourhood and its residents. Junior Moreno (Frankie G.), an ex-convict struggling to get his life back, is a product of that legacy. His brother Manny, (Leo Minaya) the Salutorian of his high school class, embodies the hope for the future of the neighbourhood. On the night of his graduation party, Manny faces an ill-fated decision that could change his life forever. Junior tries to prevent his little brother from becoming another casualty of the neighbourhoods violent past. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2003 - Eric Eason (Best First Feature)
- 2003 - Eric Eason (Someone to Watch Award)
- 2003 - Allen Bain, Jesse Scolaro (Producers Award)
Tribeca Film Festival
- 2002 - Eric Eason (Best New Narrative Filmmaker)
Sundance Film Festival
- 2002 - Franky G, Hector M. Gonzalez, Jessica Morales, Julissa Lopez, Leo Minaya, Manuel Cabral, Panchito Gómez (U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast)
- 2002 - Eric Eason (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)
Miami Film Festival
- 2002 - Eric Eason (Special Jury Award)