Pinero Director's Cut DVD Benjamin Bratt (LAW & ORDER) delivers a masterfully vivid portrayal of the startlingly original Latino icon, poet-playwright-actor Miguel Pinero. After doing hard time in prison for drug-dealing and petty theft, Pinero turned his prison experiences into the Tony Award®-winning play "Short Eyes." Then, as a founder of the famed Nuyorican Poets Cafe on Manhattan's Lower East Side, Pinero crafted an influential style of rhythmic urban poetry that is widely recognized as a precursor to rap and hip-hop. Brought to you by executive producer John Leguizamo and featuring Academy Award®-winner Rita Moreno (Best Supporting Actress, WEST SIDE STORY, 1961), Giancarlo Esposito (ALI), and Talisa Soto (MORTAL COMBAT 1,2&3) -- critics everywhere were mesmerized by Bratt's graphic performance of this unforgettable bad-boy genius! Cast: Miguel Piņero Benjamin Bratt Miguel Algarin Giancarlo Esposito Sugar Talisa Soto Tito Goya Nelson Vasquez Miguel's Mother Rita Moreno Reinaldo Povod Michael Irby Edgar Michael Wright Miguel's Father Jaime Sanchez Joseph Papp Mandy Patinkin Doctor Robert Klein Public Theatre Cashier Fisher Stevens Agent Griffin Dunne Nuyorican Eric Nieves Senora Antonia Rey Lennon Anchorman Bill Boggs   Directed By: Leon Icahso   Written By: Leon Icahso   Theatrical Release Date(s): 2001 Studio: Miramax Films U.S. Rating: R For drug use, strong language, and sexuality Canadian Rating: 18A Approximate Run Time: 103 minutes Genre: Drama Bonus Feature(s): • A Look At Miguel Pinero The Man • Theatrical Trailer Technical Specifications: Not All Technical Specifications Apply To All Elements • Color • 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio • Region 1 • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound • Spanish Subtitles Language(s): English UPC: 786936180930 ISBN: 0-7888-3811-3