The Doppel Chain 

This is a Spanish-speaking short film that contains English subtitles. The short film is produced in the United States.

In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a crucial part of the community, Afro-Latinos.

A lot of us are emotionally impacted by the current pandemic. So, while we’re all stuck here in our homes, it’s great to put on a movie to ease the stress. With that, I made up a small list of some of my favorite feel-good movies.

We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.

The makings of a great midseason filler episode that would connect in many different directions. This is a police drama filler with a guest director.

Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.