Washington Heights


1h 22m 2002

Brief Synopsis

In a largely Latino neighborhood, north of Harlem, an aspiring comicbook artist named Carlos wants to draw cartoons rather than go into the family grocery store business--much to the disappointment of his traditionalist immigrant father. However, when his dad is shot by a robber, he must take over t

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2002
Distribution Company
MAC Releasing; Studio Home Entertainment
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 22m

Synopsis

In a largely Latino neighborhood, north of Harlem, an aspiring comicbook artist named Carlos wants to draw cartoons rather than go into the family grocery store business--much to the disappointment of his traditionalist immigrant father. However, when his dad is shot by a robber, he must take over the store's operations. It is through this that Carlos examines old wounds and the American dream.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2002
Distribution Company
MAC Releasing; Studio Home Entertainment
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 22m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2002 IFP West/Los Angeles Film Festival Award.

Released in United States Spring May 9, 2003

Released in United States July 11, 2003

Released in United States on Video November 4, 2003

Released in United States May 2002

Released in United States June 2002

Released in United States August 2002

Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (competition) May 8-15, 2002.

Shown at IFP West/Los Angeles Film Festival June 20-29, 2002.

Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival August 7-11, 2002.

Released in United States Spring May 9, 2003

Released in United States July 11, 2003 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video November 4, 2003

Released in United States May 2002 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (competition) May 8-15, 2002.)

Released in United States June 2002 (Shown at IFP West/Los Angeles Film Festival June 20-29, 2002.)

Released in United States August 2002 (Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival August 7-11, 2002.)