Brooklyn-based filmmaker Ilya Chaiken's follow-up to the sharply observed MARGARITA HAPPY HOUR (2002) is a surprisingly expansive study of two young Latino men who lose their low-level service after 9/11.
Tico (Kareem Savinon) and Derrick (Al Thompson) grew up together in Brooklyn and, in their late teens, both dropped out of high school, live at home and work at the concession stand on the Statue of Liberty ferry. While Tico is content to drift through life, partying, fooling around with girls and protecting his tough-guy reputation, Derrick is studying to take the GED so he can go to college. He's also struggling to help his overwhelmed mother (Rosa Ramos)...
Released:
2008
Rated:
NR
Length:
91 mins