Los Sures (1984)

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66
Los Sures
StarringMarta AvilésEvelyn BorgesTito Lopez
DirectorDiego Echeverria
NR 58 minSep 29th, 1984Documentary
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 29th, 1984
On Digital & Streaming:September 1st, 2021
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:David Loxton
Production Companies:Oscilloscope
Los Sures on the Web:Official Website
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