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‘In the Heights’ Premiere Celebrates the Neighborhood That Started It All - The New York Times

‘In the Heights’ Premiere Celebrates the Neighborhood That Started It All - The New York Times

‘In the Heights’ Premiere Celebrates the Neighborhood That Started It All - The New York Times
Jun 10, 2021 1 min, 18 secs

“I’ve lived here my whole life, and this is fantastic,” said Peguero, a resident of Washington Heights since 1969.

“It’s a big deal that Tribeca chose to represent the Dominican community, and it’s the first time ever that we see anything like it.”.

“All I ever wanted was this neighborhood to be proud of themselves and the way they are portrayed,” said Miranda, who was within walking distance of his home and his parent’s home.

Many Washington Heights residents have not yet had their encounter with Miranda in the neighborhood.

The elders hope to make it out of the neighborhood they left home for, while their younger counterparts plan to stay in the neighborhood they call home.

“This isn’t about a hero or a protagonist, it’s about what happens when a community holds hands together and life kind of pushes those hands apart,” said Hudes, who wore large hoops and a flower-print jumpsuit.

Those days are past now and some residents say it’s time to move on from a narrative in countless movies and rap songs that no longer fits the neighborhood.

“I’m so proud of this movie,” said Sandra Marin Martinez, 67, a lifelong Washington Heights resident.

“This is what we’ve been dreaming of — New York is back,” Weinstein said

“This is a tribute to the Dominican community, this is what is the best of New York

“I didn’t grow up even going to Broadway, and most New York people don’t grow up going to Broadway,” said Ramos, who is a Brooklyn native

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