alliwalk19-846-976514 Review of In Jackson Heights

In Jackson Heights (2015)

Barely representative; in need of emergency editing

[2/10 · 31 January 2016]

I had the unfortunate experience of watching this movie recently in Queens. I was hoping for a survey of the various residents and eclectic vibe of Jackson Heights. What I got was 3 hours of trans-genders/gays, Spanish-speaking immigrants (Mexican's mostly), and a few old Jewish residents. Queens in general is known for it's ethnic diversity. Jackson Heights in particular is known for it's high South Asian population, along with East Asian - lots of Chinese, and Nepalese, which is not true for other areas in Queens. Literally every other neighborhood in NYC is filled with immigrants, gays, and Jews, and there are many other neighborhoods in NYC where it's easy to find a stronger representation of each of these ethnic groups - East Harlem, Washington Heights, Chelsea, Greenwich, the West Village, Bensonhurst, many parts of Brooklyn on the J line. Yes, Jackson Heights does have a history of gay rights, but not 3 hours worth at the expense of everyone else. Whatever point this movie was attempting to make about Mexican immigrants, trans-genders, and the elderly, it never came through. I'm giving this movie 2 stars because while it meandered on and on and on...an on, there's a lot of potential. With a good editor and a stronger point of view, this movie could be fantastic.