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‘I Can Hear the Hurt and Frustration’: Creator of ‘In the Heights’ Film Lin-Manuel Miranda Issues Apology to Viewers After Facing Colorism Backlash

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Not even a week after premiering in theatres, “In the Heights” was hit with backlash following an interview during which where the director and three cast members were asked to address the absence of dark-skinned lead characters in the film.

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