Lin-Manuel Miranda - “In the Heights: Finding Home” & Importance of Representation | The Daily Show

Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses his new book, “In the Heights: Finding Home,” talks about the importance of people feeling seen and how criticism about representation in the film adaptation of “In the Heights” will influence his future projects. #DailyShow #TrevorNoah #LinManuelMiranda
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[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

"When I started writing it, I was just 19" But his mind was older!

[@emilie8151]

These New York City streets get colder I shoulder every burden every disadvantage I learn to manage I don’t have a gun to brandish I walk these streets FAMISHED

[@haileydurf1928]

Or he’s just smart 😐

[@iheartu99]

@@haileydurf1928 the original comment was referencing a Hamilton lyric

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

@@iheartu99 Which is itself a reference to Shook Ones, Part II by Mobb Deep

[@iheartu99]

@@withalittlehelpfrom3 Wow I didn’t know that. That’s incredible. Thanks for sharing that info!!

[@maria-vw4bb]

Considering how unrepresented Broadway/movie musicals are In the Heights was amazing.

[@cloudambient]

Yet it still wasn't enough for the leftist mob who are now chewing him out for not having enough dark skinned Latino representation in the movie 😐

[@alumpyhorse]

Lin is doing great. Love how he can put any (useful) criticism where it should be, some thing to learn from but not get upset about. really enjoyed this interview

[@alumpyhorse]

it’s beyond irony, seeing the words “leftist mob” in the comments. Don’t fall for the culture of division. It’s not necessary and tends to eat people up inside

[@jamesburgess2k]

Most successful Broadway musicals are really great, they just don't have the built in audience to transfer to movies. In the 60s, they were as popular as superhero movies are today

[@maria-vw4bb]

@@cloudambient I’m part of the left and Latina but the people complaining were white people and Afro Latinos who knew nothing about Broadway or movie musicals.

[@rrs2854]

It’s a shame that this backlash overshadowed the awesome movie it really is. I’ve already watched it twice and will probably watch it many more times.

[@JaiNanette]

It is an awesome movie and there should’ve been backlash. Don’t stop watching the film but also bring to light it’s flaws with the casting. Yep two things can be true at the same time.

[@justsim725]

NOBODY does it better!! Great interview Trevor Noah! Well done, well said and that book will be well read! (Yup it rhymes..Lol) But...I felt the same way...like "LEAVE LIN MANUEL ALONE!!!" I'm so glad he was able to share his heart. He is so humble and just an amazing human being!! I wish him nothing but incredible success!!

[@justsim725]

@The Daily Show Wow!! Okay thanks. I absolutely will ☺️☺️

[@beaniepq]

@@justsim725 It's a bot, it's not from the actual DS account.

[@justsim725]

@@beaniepq oh no! Wow!! Thanks for letting me know 👍🏾👍🏾

[@peggystreetinfluencer]

Every successful person will be prone to criticism. It's all part of the journey. I pray for continued success for Lin-Manuel!

[@elodiec3099]

Aghh love you Lin

[@DrewDeLand]

Lin is a guy that I truly admire. I am happy he accepted the criticism and will do better in the future.

[@mlggamer5296]

Completely unrelated but if they were to make a movie for a Latino superhero and I'm looking at you Marvel Maybe they might want to turn to lin-manuel Miranda. Doesn't have to be a musical that's all I'm saying but if they wanted to they could 🤷🤷

[@Charlierose214]

There is a Latino superhero coming in black Panther 2 with a Mexican actor

[@MaxWelton]

Hamilton 2: Emperor Burr-galoo

[@kingofthesharks]

If only we could merge the left side of the screen with the right side....

[@BellaFirenze]

Oy vey.

[@alexwalker8440]

Lin-Manuel is such a creative guy! His enthusiasm is so invigorating and contagious! 😍🔥🌟. I totally love him!

[@maryhelen4471]

Hello

[@amylou22snowhite]

This is class. This THIS is growing and being a wonderful member of society! Thank you, Trevor and Lin!

[@d.e.t4147]

I love the way Lin-Manuel is handling the feedback. He’s open, he’s receiving of it, he’s listening, and it all comes across very sincere and genuine. I really admire this incredibly talented man.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I feel the same.

[@sleepyandhollow.]

Lin Manuel is a singular talent and a just a downright pure soul. Everything he does you know comes from the heart. He has absolutely gone out of his way to promote inclusivity in all of his projects. Is colorism real? Yes. Did In the Heights include afro latinos of all colors? Yes. It's representation might not be perfect but what is? It's still a step forward in the right direction. This movie did not deserve to be called out in this way when it is the one time latinos finally had to come together and celebrate each other.

[@luisagf1385]

100% agreed

[@danielhostetler9493]

Every time I see Trevor interview someone I become more of a fan. The combination of genuine curiosity and intellect gives him insight and allows him to ask questions like no one else!! This was a great interview for both.

[@cassafrass92]

That Team Piragua shirt though 😂

[@jamesburgess2k]

I love the quote his writer said and it's the heart of why it seems like everyone is going at LMM a bit more than when it happens in other instances. So many people adore and respect him that they feel that if they bring their concerns about his work to him, he'll actually acknowledge the criticism and try to work on making the best product in the future. Not because he is forced to do so, but because we all know he *wants* to do so.

[@littlebearschannel]

He's faced colorism critiques for many years for both the Heights and Hamilton.

[@dee_dee_place]

It's about starting from the point of reference you know & fanning out to encompass everyone. LMM understands what it feels like to 'be not seen' & to be thought of as less capable. He is a person who 'walks the walk' so I imagine he will fan out to all the under-represented Latino Community Members in his future endeavors.

[@Kyubii01]

Not everyone is gonna be happy no matter how hard he tries . I hope it doesn’t hurt his soul

[@ddacoe0]

@@dee_dee_place I get what you're saying but...dark-skinned Latinas ppl are still Latinas. They're not just a sub-group...they ARE the group. You shouldn't have to "fan out" to cover them, b/c they aren't some other group of minorities outside of 'regular' Latinas. They ARE the regular Latinas. It's annoying to feel like just b/c you have darker skin and less Euro-centric features it makes you somehow less of a Latina or different from "ordinary" Latinas. Dark skinned Latinx representation shouldn't have to be subordinate to Euro-centric Latinx representation and "fanned out to." It should just be standard!

[@fishtolizard3930]

@@ddacoe0 ...yes! Very well said/written...

[@julialori4591]

"Your job as an artist is to write what's missing."

[@ernestosanchez9438]

Mr Miranda listens! That's one oif the things I like about him!

[@fishtolizard3930]

Always Be Listening.

[@wrenholder8436]

We need to make a musical about lin and no one can change my mind

[@medrazosquared8597]

Heck yeah

[@mianas0402]

I love this!!!

[@roblarssen249]

have you not been paying attention? every musical he writes is about lin... that's why he always casts himself in the main role xD

[@medrazosquared8597]

@@roblarssen249 first of all , ITH isn't about him... it's about WASHINGTON HEIGHTS....HAMILTON isn't about him it's about Alexander Hamilton.. 21 Chump Street..is about Justin Laboy i kid who got arrested for something he was placed up do to...now you tell me that every musical he's written was about him!? He casted himself as the lead because he's knows more of the character .... So that the next person who'll take knows how to deliver the emotions to the audience....

[@wrenholder8436]

@@roblarssen249 I mean like a musical literally about him and his life not just how he sees himself

[@ThanhMaiOFFICIAL]

Such a cool musical and much needed one! Brings new life and energy back to New York. Can’t wait to visit again in the future 🙌💯

[@alfredoalcantar8691]

Lame 🙄

[@MusicfromMarrs]

Thank you for having LMM on and discussing all of this, Trevor. I’m on board with your writer regarding the In The Heights deal. Miranda has said all that needs to be said. 💕

[@msb9664]

Like everyone else, I love Lin for everything he's doing. I'm not ignoring the colorism in the movie and I'm glad he isn't either. However, I also think we should appreciate the steps he taking. I do feel like this was a sincere mistake and I do believe in his next work, he'll do better.

[@persons6458]

Definitely

[@jonathanrio6587]

What filter is LMM using here??? Or is he just getting younger and better looking every year!!!!! Incredible success suits him VERY well!

[@latronqui]

I was thinking the same

[@consentidocomunwithcommons7698]

Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 in the house 🏡 💪💪🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. Really proud and humble Manuel is the same time for the world 🌎

[@jorilysmatos69]

🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷

[@truthhurts3807]

@mario Dias lol. Stop it.

[@minyrar7107]

@mario Dias his mom is Puerto Rican…born and raised on the island. Her father was Mexican. So Lin is not half Mexican…if something, he is 25% Mexican / 75% Puerto Rican, and he considers himself Puerto Rican…so…not Mexican really.

[@juancarloscastillo9996]

@@minyrar7107 I love Mexico but NO! Lin is 100% boricua

[@Stitchxavi]

🇵🇷

[@dee_dee_place]

I haven't seen "In The Heights" yet. I did see "Hamilton". My niece played a documentary of the making of "Hamilton" the morning we were going to see it. It explained the reason different musical genres were used, which gave me a better understanding of what I was about to see. Washington & the beginning part of Burr was in jazz while the rest of the cast & the ending part of Burr was in hip hop. When I saw the musical, I didn't take note of what ethnicity the cast was, I took note of what they were saying & doing. I was floored by the energy the cast exuded through the whole musical, & I seriously learned some American History I wasn't taught in school. It was by far, THE BEST PERFORMANCE I HAVE EVER SEEN ON BROADWAY. Everyone involved in Hamilton's production should be proud of what they did... MULTI BRAVO, TO ALL!

[@alinabaez2479]

You need to watch In The Heights! It’s amazing!!

[@heathers.9740]

I think Lin handled this well. With all this accountability and representation going on, all he can do it learn from it. Maybe the Heights has grown and changed since early 2000s keep that in mind. I think the movie was great! It was art in itself, I saw the love and care in it. I got chills from the story. If anything, Lin is an excellent storyteller!

[@aekelly]

Yes, he is a class act. And I think confident enough in his abilities and the quality of his work that he doesn't feel threatened by criticism and can actually just acknowledge when there is validity in it.

[@altonhumes5782]

I haven't seen this, but I have some trepidation about the "colorism" aspect. I'm aware that without writing/developing this work, this story wouldn't have been told at all. Please be grateful this work exists, and let this work be the beginning of better things...

[@jasminewilliams1673]

Ok... be great there’s anything people we wrote the musical about but aren’t reflected in... come spend your money though...

[@layla515]

@@jasminewilliams1673 I think that more than one thing can be true. That there should have been more Afro-Latino representation and that the success of this movie can open the door to greater representation. If we want more media about the Latino experience, we can support what is out there while calling for that increased representation. The people who green light these projects pay attention to dollars.

[@andreanavarro2518]

@@jasminewilliams1673 Really??? I saw a lot of Afro Latinos in the movie

[@Synathidy]

@The Daily Show You do realize that your name doesn't match this video's channel name, yes? Also, no one trustworthy gives out a phone number in a youtube comment. You're a strange one.

[@suzawilo]

@@Synathidy Report them.

[@bethd8007]

Great interview Trevor! Thank you for framing questions differently than main stream news/entertainment.

[@joshufo9959]

As Latinos we need to understand that if we don't support this film the door for true Latino representation that Lin and his colleagues are trying to open could be closed again and we would have to wait for another opportunity and who knows when that will come. We should learn from our African-American brothers and how they supported Black Panther because they understood what it meant for future representation.

[@latinchika45]

Yes!! This!! Even black panther came with criticism from the black community but they still supported it full out. Every project isn’t going to be perfect but the way we support each other is by elevating us while being vocal about what needs to change next time. If every time we are given space we tear it down ourselves we’ll never see ourselves truly represented 😔.

[@MySeasideRendezvous]

Yes! This is what I’ve been saying! Thank you!! Lin is just getting our foot in the door for future projects

[@wendysmcinnnout3051]

he showed light skinned latinos, where have we not seen that 😕 & did you really compare a super hero movie based in a fake african country to a movie about the real life struggles of POC in a real life american city ? uuuhhhh sure Jan

[@joshufo9959]

@@wendysmcinnnout3051 I'am not comparing the movies, I'am comparing the support that the communities need to give to these films in order for the representation to keep growing.

[@wendysmcinnnout3051]

@@joshufo9959 & they showed people who would be native to an african country. it's not just light skinned/racially ambiguous people in the part of NY that's being referenced.

[@cristinacruz6493]

Lin Manuel is a beautiful man. I appreciate how he receives the pain and critiques of Afro-Latinos without needing to defend himself. He understands their deep want and doesn't need to diminish that in order to stand proud of his work. He says he is listening and promises to do better next time. How different the world would be if everyone responded to someone else's pain in this non defensive and kind way. I was a fan before but now I think he is a hero. Go Lin Manuel Miranda!!

[@Fany823]

Two of my favorite humans!! Truly!!!

[@patriciajones6771]

JUST FOR A LAUGH, BECAREFULL THEYCARE BOTH LIGHT SKINNED.😄😄

[@mishumali]

Why is it that society becomes extra critical of people WHO ARE ACTUALLY doing their best to be inclusive in their projects? WHY? These small chunk of artists and creators who are already doing so much more than their peers get called out like this, but bigger companies or more popular individuals who continue to just perpetuate stereotypes get a pass?

[@jamesburgess2k]

Bigger companies don't get passes, stop. The same people who have problems with this also have had problems with colorism in Hollywood for decades. Bigger companies are just in the position where they can choose to ignore the critiques, whereas small creators or community driven creators must acknowledge when their fans have problems with their work.

[@michaelb9537]

I don’t think it’s society. It seems to be based on one “gotcha” interview.

[@thegreyside278]

@@jamesburgess2k I don't understand where does activism of such people go against people who openly ridicule others for being different, people like Steven Crowder or John Doyle who propagate dislike towards anyone who is not white or a legal immigrant. Why do these activists not go against them but people who are actually trying to make world a better place

[@charismao5515]

I really wish people would educate themselves about race, colorism and unconscious bias in media. Until you truly understand white supremacy and how it works in this world - it will be difficult to have a constructive conversation that actually shifts the needle on this issues.

[@jamescurran6277]

Noah having a white girlfriend....is that the white supremacy you're talking about?

[@juancarloscastillo9996]

Thanks Lin Manuel for all you do for our community!!!

[@tcu1099]

The controversy is already overshadowing the release. It's crazy.

[@Nothing_Israel]

It is honestly promotion. People are talking about it. No one is talking about the new Fast and Furious film

[@jennyrodriguez811]

I hope people get curious about it and start watching it, at least that would motivate more projects and allow for more Latinos would be seen.

[@zhaystyle]

The controversy brought it to my attention & now I want to go see it! Lin is such an amazingly gifted and humble artist. Can't wait to see what he does next!

[@maryhelen4471]

Do you know Daniel Griffin? X

[@LePedant]

It just goes to show how racism is systemic.

[@jaye1006]

When these 2 creative minds have a conversation, wow! The quality and depth of Trevor's questions and the spontaneous but well thought out answers from Lin, that's a top notch interview!

[@alumpyhorse]

Genuine, warm, great to listen in on this.

[@adeyshawilliams5999]

This absolutely warms my heart! Gracias Lin por representar a nuestra comunidad y también escucharnos. Eres un orgullo boricua 🇵🇷❤️

[@frenchmayonnaise]

The more we acknowledge colorism, the better off we are.

[@medrazosquared8597]

Lin-Manuel is such a humble guy!!! And I'm first here!

[@yvettejones5323]

I want Lin's shirt. I'm Team Piragua all the way.

[@alynesouza3048]

I needddddd this shirt😂❤️

[@LynetteBledsoe]

I loved Lin Manuel ‘s response. It’s a beautiful work of art which needs to be celebrated because in 2021 the lack of Latino representation is a fact so we have to back up artists who are trying to start shining the light on us 💗 We have SOOOOO many more stories coming - we’re just getting started!!!

[@intensity21marx39]

@The Daily Show Lin Manuel didn’t open any door black people didn’t open for themselves on broadway before he was born, so please stop giving the illusion that he did any favors blacks couldn’t do for themselves .He lived in Puertorico with his grandmother and he can clearly see from la perla to mayaguez to fajardo there are many dark skinned Puerto Rican’s . The puertorican cuisine is basic slavery food and the music and best musicians/singers are afro Latino . This is not okay and shows how colorism runs rampant in Latin America . Celia Cruz is the queen of salsa 💃🏽 not jlo.

[@minyrar7107]

@@intensity21marx39 whatever you said…it is hard to understand. And no…Lin Manuel did not live in Puerto Rico. He spent the summers there. And yes…you can see dark skin people and white peoples, and brown skin people and black people on the island and trigueños because we are a mix of different races so please try not to do a big deal out of this, because Latin Americans are being well represented in this movie thanks to Lin Manuel. And yes…Lin Manuel has opened the door to a lot of black actors and actresses, or do I need to remember you the Hamilton cast?

[@SteelCityMagnolia]

I appreciate Lin for being open, receptive, and willing to continue to do the work to improve and grow. ❤️

[@summerrose8110]

My two favorite dudes. *fangirl squeel* Ohhhhhhhhhhhh Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee🤗💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@mlggamer5296]

I saw Hamilton on Disney plus when I had it very temporarily. It was amazing! And now hearing about In The Heights I mean just another great project by lin-manuel Miranda I've seen the trailers and I'm excited to see it whenever I can

[@nothingmuchado]

These two guys should do a project together.

[@danielgunther4238]

Lin Manuel being criticized for the lack of afro-latin representation of in the heights is further proof that no matter what you do, there are going to be whining unhappy people about your efforts. If you look for a reason to be upset, you're going to find it.

[@Jayfeather32657]

Man wrote a musical about a community that's like 75% dark skinned afro latines and cast mostly lightskinned latines. Ya don't need to look for it - its right there. This isn't looking for something to criticize, he actively took out who he claimed to represent, or at the very least didn't speak up when it was done. It took more effort to exclude darker people than to accurately represent Washington Heights.

[@pamelamays4186]

Tonys, Grammys, Pulitzer Prize, et cetera, and still remains a cinnamon roll.

[@mariaborbon1544]

I watched the film on the big screen yesterday and i loved it

[@pseudonymousentity5334]

Just 19 but my mind was older Writing a musical vision of the world for My people and the underrepresented Youth for whom the future is intended...

[@jorilysmatos69]

You can't spell American without the *Rican* 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷

[@andreas.4764]

I find that mistakes like this happen when you don’t have enough diversity in the casting/decision making roles. If there were darker skinned Latinos involved in the production maybe they wouldn’t have missed casting them in speaking roles. Just a thought - I don’t know what the casting team looked like in reality - I’m just guessing.

[@minyrar7107]

You don’t foresee that that is going to be an issue, because it wasn’t an issue 10 years ago. The original Broadway cast had no “Afro Latinos” in it either and the “lack of representation” was NEVER raised as an issue, on the contrary. Time has passed by and people are demanding more… As a Latina, I’ve never identified other Latinos by the color of their skin, they are Latinos, period. So this is something that I think I will have to consider in the future. I don’t like it (because identifying people by the color of their skin is just silly and pretty much an American thing), but it is what it is.

[@y.c.8632]

@@minyrar7107 ummm...no. Colorism and racism exists in Latin America and people from those countries can’t help but bring it with them here. If you want to say that it isn’t the same as American racism, then that’s fair. But colorism and racism is common in the Latino community. I’ll add that I’m Afro-Latina.

[@YESV15]

I love you Lin Manuel Miranda you have been criticized for hiring brown and black for many years in Hamilton! In the heights was beautiful and who ever was accessable to be hired you hired!!!!!

[@bialandgren6976]

One minute in I stopped the clip and ordered the book online and then came back to watch the rest of the interview 😂

[@joannekatende]

Thank you for a beautiful musical/movie Lin🙌🏾

[@upuliful]

LIN MANUEL IS THE SWEETEST!!

[@upuliful]

@The Daily Show LOVE the show for what it its!! Big love from Sri Lanka!!

[@rrs2854]

Scrolling down the comments feed and finding another Sri Lankan fan of Lin feels awesome! Hello there

[@upuliful]

@@rrs2854 Hi Yes I LOVE everything Lin Manuel Miranda does!!

[@moonlightriverra6019]

I just watched the movie. It's a work of art

[@sharonkaufmann3992]

Saw the musical In The Heights on PBS a few years ago, and LOVED IT! I thought it was MAGICAL! 🤗❤

[@profscarlett]

People have been so unfair. Leslie Grace is Afro Latina. She’s of the same complexion as Beyonce. So, if people don’t think that Leslie is not Afro Latina, then Beyonce is not African American.

[@churoism]

I love that he can both receive and respect well-considered criticism and also be happy and proud of the work he’s done and hopeful he can continue to be better. I forgot what it’s like to listen to thoughtful people 🙏🏽

[@anthonymartensen3164]

So true.

[@CrixusHeart]

At first I didn't understand the criticism, but then I found out that the actual neighborhood he said he wanted to show the world is majority dark Afro-Latina. Then he missed the mark and I can see where the people in that area would feel their culture and lifestyle were ripped off. I can imagine being excited because you're going to see your life on screen but then what you see is the same thing that you've always faced - colorism that works against dark people being included IN THEIR OWN STORY!

[@CrixusHeart]

@@Gotmagiik While I'm glad it made some feel represented BUT the show is not about Afro-Latinos in the Caribbean but it IS SUPPOSED to be about a specific neighborhood and that neighborhood is DARK Afro-Latina.

[@minyrar7107]

@@CrixusHeart not the whole neighborhood as LMM was raised and still lives there…AND it is a story developed in Washington Heights with people from different countries of Latin America. And btw…do you think that Hamilton was well represented? I mean…the story itself is about the founding fathers, you know, white people. As a Latina I felt very well represented with this movie, just because I am a Latina. Truth is that when you live in Latin America, you don’t really care about the skin color…you just see another human being.

[@CrixusHeart]

@@minyrar7107 That may be true that you don't care about other skin tones but so many people do. For sure the dark-skinned Latinas care because colorism has been such an issue FOR THEM. Go ask a few.

[@minyrar7107]

@@CrixusHeart you didn’t address my point about Hamilton though. How is that okay, but In The Heights is not? Aren’t we being a little hypocrites here? And, are we talking exclusively about females, not Latinos in general? There is a difference of Latinos living in the US and Latinos living in their countries though.

[@Alma-wv3ne]

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[@otaigo1]

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[@ednasangaka]

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[@mimifaria4389]

Hi Trevor thank you for the great work you do in highlighting the injustices happening around the world. Please help us in sharing the story of @little.ayah who is 17 months and needs a drug and treatment that cost 2.4 million dollars. 77.3% has been raised. It really is an injustice because even if we raise the whole amount she still can not be treated in Denmark since she has type 2 spinal muscular atrophy and the government only approved it for type 1.

[@abigaillee2548]

It’s one of my favorite movies! It hit so hard at the time as a Mexican living out of my country. I was able to identify myself in each character and literally cried, because I could see my story somehow on screen. It made it easier to explain my bf how I felt and about my struggles. I will forever be thankful Lin

[@ava0536]

Love him so much, he’s fantastic in ‘His Darkest Materials’ on hbo. Such an underrated show

[@mattgreven7615]

I love that Lin Manuel is probably a multi-gazillionaire, yet has been shooting from what looks like a college apartment bedroom. Seriously, he HAS to have some coin.

[@seppyq3672]

He sorta seems like the Warren Buffet kind of rich.... those that don't go crazy with their money.

[@jennyg5767]

He still lives in a building in Washington Heights ❤️

[@mariee.5912]

Lin listens and Trevor explains it perfectly. Wow.

[@mlggamer5296]

Did he just say Desmond Tutu? One of my relatives knows him closely!

[@tylerhackner9731]

What an icon

[@connorjacobsen5949]

YEAH I LOVE THIS GUY

[@TheMostEpicThing]

loved this dude in House M.D

[@mizlayne6055]

There aren't enough films based on Spanish people so I was very glad to see in the heights and I don't think he deserved the criticism that he got

[@Wildflower687]

Agreed. He absolutely did not deserve this. He was the man who made the Founding Fathers black and brown.

[@jessiestorm5823]

Imagine having Lin Manuel Miranda as a substitute teacher.

[@sharesegathers7529]

I LOVE these 2 separately but even more together 🥰

[@DanielMusicChannel]

I really dont understand the criticisim.... hes done so much for latinos all over the world , when is it enough? As a latino , i thank you LLM

[@andreanavarro2518]

👏👏👏👏

[@ericab561]

Because Latino is an ethnicity not a race. More Africans were kidnapped and enslaved in South America than in North America 500 years ago. There are more black people and mixed people in Latin America. Yet most Latino representation in media is light or white skin. Rarely black people in leading roles. So it goes to show how antiblackness and colorism is still a thing.

[@michaelb9537]

@@ericab561 this movie literally has a black lead. “Oh but he’s not a black Latino”...

[@lauren_sunshine]

@@michaelb9537 are you saying Afro Latino representation isn’t important?

[@minyrar7107]

@@3rd_Base_Investigators most of those extras are people who actually live in Washington Heights and that have the same struggles that the actors portrayed. I disagree on the Usnavi cast, I couldn’t think of a better actor than Anthony to do this part. It is also about who can fit those shoes, and Lin Manuel himself posted in Twitter when they were filming the movie, how Anthony Ramos was Usnavi. Sharing it here in case you have not seen it. LMM reposted it again a few days ago. twitter.com/lin_manuel/status/974773187199295490?s=21

[@persons6458]

This is why I love Lin Manuel Miranda. He listened to the criticism about how Afro Latinx community feel misrepresented and he promises to do better next time. That’s all what ppl want. A future where movie have a full representation of ppl....

[@prettytalia143]

I was happy to see how receptive he was to the criticism. But I find it hard to believe it was an honest mistake/oversight. Happy to hear he has internalized the criticism and vowed to do better on future projects. Also, we can criticize Lin-Manual Miranda for lack of representation and love the path he is forging at the same time. As the saying goes, we can walk and chew gum at the same time.

[@lizperalta74]

LMM is the best writer. Loved Hamilton wished we could have watched is at the Pantages Theater in HOLLYWOOD and my daughter and I JUST SAW IN THE HIEGHT made me laugh cry and it made me so HAPPY . Keep doing you we all love you. And to Trevor don't feel bad I love you too.🤪

[@incaamor4817]

This is heart breaking. I believe all of the negative criticism he/the movie is receiving is going to lead to even less Latine representation of any kind. Production companies are probably thinking right now, "Well if Lin-Manuel Miranda can't get it right, why even bother. Let's just keep churning out the same White-Eurocentric stories and keep casting the same White-Eurocentric actors because it's guaranteed money."

[@peachesandpoets]

Are you white?

[@incaamor4817]

@@peachesandpoets No. I'm Latina. Parents from Peru. Are you?

[@5th-Season]

It’s wokeness gone too far. The people making criticism are the one that find racism in everything and have been taught to think they are a victim. It’s a toxic, anti humanitarian culture that is developing before our very eyes. But everyone is too afraid to speak openly about their concerns for fear of getting cancelled.

[@5th-Season]

@@indhiraaaaa I am a New Yorker. I know the area. Want to educate me on it, and tell me why “light skin” people can’t play the leads?

[@EJblueeee24]

Two of the best humans in one video! Yasss I’m here for it 👏🏼

[@cxcflower4727]

Lin is so amazing so excited for the book!!!

[@10bratzgirlz]

I’m not an Afro Latina… but the latinx community felt excluded. As him being the storyteller (a little of which we have in America) they probably felt bad he didn’t include that part of the world in his story. In the heights is his vision and he represented his story greatly. I will not say Afro latinas shouldn’t have a certain way to feel at all because to be excluded is a terrible feeling. When you think of how they come forth with their feelings, it shouldn’t be so opposed. He obviously has no hate in him… nothing to be worried about because he only produces art and experience. He only produces beauty and art in his work, no hate. The lack of representation of Afro latinx is obvious but I think it takes away from what he has made when in reality, we don’t get anything like this piece of art. When a person makes art it should be opposite. I understand lack of rep. Art like this comes so little and I think we’re lucky to find something that’s is highly ethnic represented, show a certain type of representation (which is low in America) not to take away from the hurt Afro latinx feel…. Lin Manuel is one in a million, literally, and he’s made something so beautiful come to life… successfully.

[@10bratzgirlz]

Latinx*** to which I’ve failed to correct

[@heynowls3058]

Thank you Lin love the movie. Saw 3x times in theater and on HBO.

[@aistedutkute724]

Hamilton is such a powerful piece. A true masterpiece. ❤️ My boyfriend loved it so much that after watching it on Disney he listened to the whole musical on his iTunes at least 20 times and is still listening to his favourite songs now.

[@aistedutkute724]

@The Daily Show seems like Trevor became so popular that even scammers are starting to take notice!

[@claudiadc4682]

LMM does amazing work. And his generosity to listen to every voice, complaint and criticism with humility and acceptance is commendable. In my opinion, his work puts Latinos in the limelight and it’s a shame other Latinos can find away to detract from that. Latinos should be supportive of other Latinos. He wrote a play bc he wanted to see his characters represented.if you don’t see yourself represented, you are free to write your own play.

[@jamescurran6277]

And yet another movie that bombed.

[@luzluz7850]

I want to see Amara La Negra in his next musical

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

She's got the voice. Does she act well?

[@lauren_sunshine]

@@debbiedoodiedandi she had a small part on Black Lady Sketch Show!

[@ashanyc9146]

Afro Latino brought thier African Rhythms to the new world. From Salsa Bachatta, Reagetone, Samba Etc. Afro Latino is Latino culture. With out them. No Latino culture Next. #facts

[@cloudambient]

Exactly. It's culture, not color. ❤️

[@sammymk668]

@@Gotmagiik what he said still stands though. There’s a lot of African influence in Latin culture. It’s okay to admit it. No one saying they are the only ones who contribute to the culture.

[@sammymk668]

@@Gotmagiik but his statement is still accurate though. It’s still factual. And your comment made it seem like he was diminishing non black indigenous culture and influence when he wasn’t

[@sammymk668]

@@Gotmagiik oh wait I read it again and I see why you would think that. But the problem is a lot of people try to diminish African influence in Latin culture. And his comment was a response to the lack of dark skinned afro Latinos in the movie (again people who have had a lot of influence in Latin culture) without afro Latinos of things wouldn’t exist in the Latin community. But yes everyone that contributes to the culture should always be recognized.

[@sammymk668]

@@Gotmagiik well I’m sure the person you responded to is afro Latino

[@alejandraamezcua5057]

Can’t wait to see him back on the show!!! Thanks for having him as a guest 👑👑🔥🔥

[@musicalbenches]

So…he keeps saying you’re hearing from this community that FEELS under-represented? I mean is it a feeling OR is it a legitimately under-represented community. Because this feels kind of like an…I’m sorry IF you were offended by something I said moment. Because in reality it seems like this man did what basically other writers and producers do. You’re not in their works because you’re not in their minds. Perhaps that will change one day. Perhaps one of the things we can do today is put financing in the hands of more Afro writers. Perhaps that’s a way to get more honest coverage. I’m not Afro Latino but I wouldn’t mind supporting a go fund me.

[@orlandofielder4461]

When I worked at the General Motors plant Fleetwood Fisher Body Plant in on the Southwest side of Detroit, the workforce was about 20% Latinos. One day my COUSIN Faye Neal ( she worked in the body shop department. ) I worked on the 5th floor in the trim department. And Faye visited me on one of her breaks. And after her break was over and she returned to the body shop. One of my co- workers Victor Galindez, yes he had the same name as the Great Argentinian light heavyweight champion. Came to my job and straight up told me that Faye was too dark for me to date. He didn't know that Faye was my cousin and he ASSUMED that I was a fellow latino because of my name and looks. He was wrong on both accounts. Lmboooo

[@mayra3277]

I'm from Europe, and we didn't cover the American Revolution in detail in school. I couldn't name all founding fathers, but in my mind they're all Black guys in blue jackets with incredible singing voices.

[@mimifaria4389]

Hi Trevor thank you for the great work you do in highlighting the injustices happening around the world. Please help us in sharing the story of @little.ayah who is 17 months and needs a drug and treatment that cost 2.4 million dollars. 77.3% has been raised. It really is an injustice because even if we raise the whole amount she still can not be treated in Denmark since she has type 2 spinal muscular atrophy and the government only approved it for type 1.

[@sanjitrao2761]

In the brain where it happened.

[@LeticiaSales91]

Imagine having a teacher like Lin! I hope he goes back to teaching in the future, many would profit from learning from him!

[@Flowergirlfairy]

Time and time and time and time again, black people are left out of our own story. We are tired....

[@VAMPYBITES]

BORN IN "DU BRONX". LEFT IN 1976!! WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT 5TH. GRADERS HAD BEATEN UP A TEACHER, AT THE SCHOOL MY 2 BOYS WOULD BE GOING TO!!! HUSBAND, AT THE TIME..... WORKED ON THE WORLD TRADE BUILDINGS ONCE THEY WERE DONE, I TOLD HIM GET YOUR UNION MONEY, I WANT TO LEAVE, AND LIVE IN A MORE CIVILISED PLACE!! SORRY TO ALL!! HOWEVER, AS THE SAYING GOES..... "IT IS, WHAT IT IS"! I'VE ACCOMPLISH MORE WHERE I AM NOW! 2 PAID OFF CARS 🚘🚗, 1/4 ACRE LOT,🏡 AND A HOUSE, THAT WE WATCHED 🏠🏠🏠BEING BUILT!!!🏠🏠🏠 NOT MISSING "DU BRONX", BUT, MAYBE THE BRONX OF THE PAST!!😢😭😔😖 P.S. LOVED "HAMILTON"!! NOT TO KEEN OF THE NEW ONE. 😞😟😦

[@akshaybalasubramanian828]

House M.D is the last time I saw him Btw I am from India Forgive me

[@Kyubii01]

Lin you did nothing wrong . Just keep doing you