March 31, 2022
6:00 pm
Via Zoom
The Historic Districts Council invites you to a conversation about In the Heights, the hit movie musical that celebrates the culture of Upper Manhattan, featuring music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
In the Heights features a variety of characters who portray the unique way of life of Washington Heights residents. It offers an exceptional depiction of the Caribbean culture that has flourished in Upper Manhattan for the past decades and the music that is synonymous with the area’s vitality.
The movie’s Location Manager, Samsom Jacobson, will be joined in conversation with Angel Ayón, HDC advisor and preservation architect. Samsom and Angel will explore the logistics of the production and its achievements in depicting the story of so many Caribbean immigrants in New York City.
$20 Friends and Seniors / $25 General Admission
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Samson Jacobson is a native New Yorker whose successful career as a location manager includes iconic movies such as Uncut Gems and Beach Rats.
Cuban-born Angel Ayón is a member of the HDC Advisory Board. His work includes preservation advocacy for the restoration of the Mount Morris Park Fire Watchtower in Marcus Garvey Park. His award-winning firm, AYON Studio, is currently overseeing exterior restoration work at numerous landmark-quality buildings in Washington Heights.
Watch the movie’s trailer here:
