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Manito

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Manito
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NR,1hr 18min
Genres:
Family,Drama
Released:
June 13, 2003
Director:
Eric Eason
Distributor:
Film Movement
Starring:
Franky G., Leo Minaya, Manuel Cabral  ...more
Synopsis: Yet another American filmmaker inspired by the storytelling economy of Dogme 95, writer/director Eric Eason shot his feature debut, Manito, on digital video with a tiny budget and cast the film predominantly with first-time actors. Native New Yorker Eason's tale takes place in the Puerto Rican community of Washington Heights. Manny (Leo Minaya) is graduating high school near the top of his class and is headed to Syracuse University on a full scholarship. His family proudly organizes a massive graduation ... Full Synopsis
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Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES
As a dramatist Eason has a classicist's sense of structure and movement to complement his sense of the cinematic. Manito, which has a special grand jury prize from Sundance among its 10 awards, is a small film with a big impact. Full Review
Metascore
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71
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 19 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Franky G.
Junior Moreno
Leo Minaya
Manny Moreno
Manuel Cabral
Oscar Moreno
Julissa Lopez
Miriam
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