Lin miranda7/7/2023 ![]() ![]() Lin-Manuel has done that really singlehandedly, and I’m thrilled to pieces and I’m proud that he produced my documentary.” I would love to say I did, but I couldn’t. ![]() is the man who literally has brought Latino-ness and Puerto Rican-ness to America. “Can we talk for a second about that criticism about Lin-Manuel? That really upsets me,” Moreno said. ‘Scream’ Star Melissa Barrera Is ‘Grateful’ ‘In the Heights’ Didn’t Succeed at Box Office Moreno, whose documentary “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It” is executive produced by Miranda, brought up the “In the Heights” colorism controversy herself during an interview with Colbert. See, you CAN teach this old dog new tricks.”Įarlier: Rita Moreno came to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s defense during a June 15 interview on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Miranda’s film adaptation of “In the Heights” has received backlash over colorism as the cast lacks any dark-skinned Afro-Latino lead actors. In addition to applauding Lin for his wonderful movie version of ‘ In the Heights,’ let me add my appreciation for his sensitivity and resolve to be more inclusive of the Afro-Latino community going forward. It is so easy to forget how celebration for some is lament for others. While making a statement in defense of Lin Manuel Miranda on the Colbert Show last night, I was clearly dismissive of black lives that matter in our Latin community. Update, June 17: Moreno issued a statement to The Hollywood Reporter that reads: “I’m incredibly disappointed with myself. ![]()
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