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Nuyorican Dream

Original title: Nuyorican Dream
Year: 1999
Running time: 82 min.
Country: United States
Director: Laurie Collyer
Cast: Documentary
Cinematography: Aurora Aguero
Producer: Big Mouth Productions
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: A gripping portrait of one Puerto Rican family living in NYC. Roberto, 29, the eldest son gay and living in Greenwich Village. Marta the family matriarch, living in Brooklyn and raising the grandchildren that have, for the most part been abandonded by their parents. Danny, 23, returning from Riker's Island after spending yet more time in jail. Beatriz, vanishing periodically to indulg her crack cocain habit. Hip-Hop and Latin music serve as the sound track to this honest but often painful portrait of an American family.

Awards: 2000: L.A. Outfest: Audience Award

2000: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director / Documentary

2000: Sundance Film Festival: nominated to Grand Jury Prize - Documentary U.S..

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Nuyorican Dream

1999

Laurie Collyer