Manhattan Merengue (1995)

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A realistic look at the life of a young immigrant man who comes to America with the hope of dancing on Broadway.
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Jan 01, 1995
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A realistic look at the life of a young immigrant man who comes to America with the hope of dancing on Broadway.

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