Overview
#InTheHeights celebrated the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical about the vibrant Latino community in Washington Heights, New York.
Cultural Impact
Jon M. Chu’s film brought Miranda’s pre-Hamilton musical to screens with spectacular choreography and authentic cultural representation, though colorism controversy marred its release.
Peak Moments
- June 2021: Theatrical and HBO Max release
- “96,000” Number: Viral pool choreography sequence
- Colorism Debate: Criticism over lack of Afro-Latino representation
- Box Office: $45M domestic, impacted by hybrid release
Controversy
Miranda apologized for the film’s lack of dark-skinned Afro-Latino actors, acknowledging the casting should have better reflected Washington Heights’ diversity.
Related Hashtags
- #LinManuelMiranda
- #JonMChu
- #MusicalMovie
- #WashingtonHeights
- #Colorism