The Broken Dream Of "in The Heights": Fans Praising The Film Must Also Acknowledge Its Shortcomings

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Jon M. Chu's new film is a cultural victory, even as it receives legitimate criticism of colorism in its casting

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The Broken Dream Of "in The Heights": Fans Praising The Film Must Also Acknowledge Its Shortcomings

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