Raising Victor Vargas, 2002 - ★★★★½

I saw this movie (I believe) at the old Sunshine theater downtown and haven’t seen since. 

Criterion Channel is to be forever blessed for resurfacing this little-seen classic. Rare does a film capture a specific time in New York, a specific culture, their authentic challenges and nuances AND still tell a universal story about love.

More life and energy and love in this film than you could see in streaming a million hours of Netflix.

More humor too. Loved it all over again!