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In the Heights

film by Chu [2021]
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In the Heights is a 2021 American musical film directed by Jon M. Chu. The movie is based on the stage musical of the same name, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The story is set in the predominantly Dominican American neighborhood of Washington Heights in Manhattan and follows the lives of various characters as they navigate dreams, love, and community. The film features vibrant musical numbers and explores themes of home, identity, and the pursuit of a better life. Miranda, who also starred in the original Broadway production, has a small role in the film adaptation.12

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