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Mary Sanchez: Confused about systemic racism? In The Heights offers a $55 million cinematic primer.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jon M. Chu quickly reacted to shield their reputations, which are substantial as individually, they’ re the forces behind the wild success of the stage production of“ Hamilton” and the film“ Crazy Rich Asians.”. Both men, but especially Miranda, have humbly replied in recent days to the well-founded criticism: A joyful film that purports to be...

In a matter of weeks, the swell of Latinx pride and anticipation surrounding the release of “In The Heights” has turned and swiped at the film’s creators.

Racism is like that. Never doubt its power; sly and capable of infecting just about anyone and any endeavor.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jon M. Chu quickly reacted to shield their reputations, which are substantial as individually, they’re the forces behind the wild success of the stage production

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