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7/10
Pretty decent film
tprspan3 January 2017
I saw this film on HBO On Demand(film is done almost entirely in English), and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It has a documentary feel to it at times, as the film moves well between the history of the Young Lords of New York City and the modern life of young Puertorricans in today's New York.

The film started slowly and a bit clumsily, but got better as it moved on. As was stated in another review, the film receives merit simply for the topic, but it does seem to have some problems, mainly with timing, editing, and some not so good acting at times. For example, plot lines were thrown out there and never finished up. Still, I think this film is important, as it brings to light The Young Lords and their movement of the late 60s.
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10/10
Great Blend of Fiction and Fact
epicintron21 November 2016
This deserves a 10 just for the rarity of the subject. There are so few movies that deal with The Young Lords, the Puerto Rican Black Panthers, and their efforts and contributions during the revolution of the 1960s and 70s.

The movie is a great blend of fiction and documentary and the transitions are smooth. The interviews with the aging members of the Lords felt real and I recognized Felipe Luciano, who I know was a Lord. Further, the actors in the narrative were representative of Latinos physically, a good mix of both color and size.

But more than anything, there were moments of poetry in the script. Moments, I almost cried. As a Latina, I am proud.
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