In the Heights | Little White Lies

In the Heights

Published 21 May 2021

Words by Charles Bramesco

Directed by Jon M Chu

Starring Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, and Lin-Manuel Miranda

Released 18 Jun 2021 / US: 11 Jun 2021

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Anticipation.

Jon M. Chu returns to the musical, now under a brighter spotlight.

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Enjoyment.

A cool breeze blowing on sweat-beaded skin.

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In Retrospect.

The movies are back, folks.

New York is teeming with sweaty, joyous life in the exuberant musical from Crazy Rich Asians’ Jon M Chu.

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