Los Sures(1984)

Los Sures Synopsis

A documentary on the inhabitants of South Williamsburg, New York, whose lives are explored through the testimony of five inhabitants of the Brooklyn neighborhood. In the late 70s and early 80s, Los Sures was one of the poorest neighborhoods in New York City. In fact, it had been called the worst ghetto in America. Diego Echeverria's film skillfully represents the challenges of its time: drugs, gang violence, crime, abandoned real estate, racial tension, single-parent homes, and inadequate local resources. The complex portrait also celebrates the vitality of this largely Puerto Rican and Dominican community, showing the strength of their culture, their creativity, and their determination to overcome a desperate situation.

Los Sures (1984) is a documentary film directed by Diego Echeverria, released on September 29, 1984 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Marta Avilés, Evelyn Borges, Tito Lopez and Ana Maria Soto. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.