Nuyorican Dream

This documentary offers a gripping portrait of a Puerto Rican family navigating life in New York City. It focuses on Roberto, the eldest son, who is openly gay and lives in Greenwich Village. The narrative also centers on Marta, the matriarch, who raises her grandchildren in Brooklyn, often dealing with the absence of their parents.

Danny, another family member, has just returned from Riker's Island after serving time. Beatriz, struggling with addiction, frequently disappears to feed her crack cocaine habit. Through its unflinching lens, Nuyorican Dream captures the complexities of family and survival against a backdrop of urban poverty.