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In the Heights shines on screen with vibrant energy
The film brings Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway tale to cinema with Usnavi guiding Washington Heights. Anthony Ramos owns the role with supporting turns from Nina, Benny, Vanessa, and Daniela as gentrification threatens the corner storefronts.
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the Heights
Upper Manhattan
Washington Heights
HBO Max
Jon M. Chu
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Hamilton
Anthony Ramos
Usnavi de la Vega
Miranda
Piragua
Ramos
Quiara Alegria Hades
Usnavi
Sonny
Gregory Diaz IV
Benny
Corey Hawkins
Mr. Rosario
Jimmy Smits
Nina
Leslie Grace
Stanford University
Dominican Republic
Vanessa
Melissa Barrera
Daniela
Daphne
Rubin-Vega
Rent” Ensemble
Abuela Claudia
Olga Merediz