In the Heights
The time has come.
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A vibrant, music-driven celebration of community, family, and belonging set in Washington Heights, balancing the joy of cultural identity with the weight of economic uncertainty and displacement.
The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.
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Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
