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Los Sures
Los Sures

Los Sures

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Documentary

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A documentary on the inhabitants of South Williamsburg, New York, whose lives are explored through the testimony of five inhabitants of the Brooklyn neighborhood. In the late 70s and early 80s, Los Sures was one of the poorest neighborhoods in New York City. In fact, it had been called the worst ghetto in America. Diego Echeverria's film skillfully represents the challenges of its time: drugs, gang violence, crime, abandoned real estate, racial tension, single-parent homes, and inadequate local resources. The complex portrait also celebrates the vitality of this largely Puerto Rican and Dominican community, showing the strength of their culture, their creativity, and their determination to overcome a desperate situation.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

58 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

29 September 1984

Country

United States of America

Cast

Marta Avilés

Marta Avilés

Evelyn Borges

Evelyn Borges

Tito Lopez

Tito Lopez

Ana Maria Soto

Ana Maria Soto

Cuso Soto

Cuso Soto

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