In the Heights isn't just a fun musical — it's about DACA, racism, and rent. We talk about the serious side of this Lin-Manuel Miranda film, which gives weight underneath the light and bright production.

Topics discussed:

🎓 The pressures of a first-gen college kid

👵🏽 The simple wisdom of an abuela

⬅️ This ain't West Side Story

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Listen to our full original 2024 episode on In the Heights!

Credits

Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.

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