"MANO" (short film) Salsa Movie

By: Chimere Cross, Coming out in August will be a short film called “Mano.” This film will be another great honor to the salsa/mambo community. The mambo queen, Magna Gopal, is also featured in this film. Also, we are honored to have the choreographer (Gordon Neil) of this film here in Indianapolis to teach workshops at Riolo Dance Studio (July 27th - 29th 2007). Check out the cast and the movie trailer below as well as the overview of the film and tell us what you think.

New York, NY – May 24, 2007 “When you buried your father, you buried us with him” never rang more true as in this passionate, cinematic short about brotherhood, honor and salsa dance. Shot over a three-day period in Los Angeles, CA, MANO features Giancarlo Esposito, Lee Thompson Young, Laz Alonso, Yesenia Adame and Teddy Garces in supporting roles. Directed by: Tony Nardolillo, MANO is the featured short film prefacing the FULL FEATURE LENGTH FILM script written by Tony Nardolillo, who plays the lead role of Victor.

Victor and Machito were best friends growing up on the streets of Washington Heights heavily involved in the underground salsa scene. Separated as teenagers after the death of Victor's father, Victor leaves New York all together, however the passion for dance and music never leaves him. After returning to the block he grew up on years later, he seeks out his childhood buddy Machito, whom he discovers has followed his father’s fatal footsteps.

Summary Written by Aurora Flores – Aurora Communications

With Magna Gopal and choreographed by Gordon Neil

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