Manito Movie Review 2003

Slice of life family drama set in New York City's largely Hispanic Washington Heights neighborhood. Manny Moreno (Minaya) is about to graduate from high school and has been accepted to college on a full scholarship. His older brother, Junior (Franky G), is an ex-con who was busted for working with their drug-dealer dad (Cabral). Junior is trying to go straight and keep Manny away from trouble as well by refusing to allow their father any contact with the family. But it's just not that simple. Debut film for Eason is somewhat limited by being shot on digital video, but the performances are powerful.

Distribution

Film Movement, 375 W. Broadway, 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10012, Toll-free: 800-YES-FILM, Email: info@filmmovement.com

Available on DVD
Running time 77 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

New York, New York, Hispanic America, Ex-Cons, Brothers & Sisters, Bad Dads, Family Drama

Screenplay

Eric Eason

Cast

Franky G., Leo Minaya, Manuel Cabral, Hector Gonzalez, Julissa Lopez, Jessica Morales

Cinematography

Didier Gertsch

Director

Eric Eason

Music

Saundi Wilson

Other

Lanre Olibisi, Kyle Henry, Melissa Imossi, Christine Darch

Producer

Allen Bain, Jesse Scolaro, 7th Floor, Smashing Entertainment, Film Movement Series