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Manito

Directed by Eric Eason
77 min / 2002 / USA / English - Spanish / Drama
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Junior is an ex-convict struggling to get his life back on track. 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, while Junior tries to prevent his little brother from becoming another casualty.

Crew

Writer/Director: Eric Eason
Producers: Allen Bain, Darren Goldberg, Jesse Scolaro
Cinematographer: Didier Gertsch
Editor: Kyle Henry
Music: Saundi Wilson

Cast

Franky G
Leo Minaya
Manuel Cabral
Jessica Morales
Julissa Lopez

Festivals

Sundance Film Festival (Winner, Special Jury Prize)
SXSW Film Festival (Winner, Best Narrative Feature)
Gotham Awards (Winner, Open Palm Award)
Atlanta Film Festival (Winner, Special Jury Prize)
Avignon Film Festival (Winner, Prix Tourage)
Tribeca Film Festival (Winner, Best Emerging Filmmaker)
Urbanworld Film Festival (Winner, Grand Jury Prize)
IFP Independent Spirit Awards (3 nominations)
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