It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month. This period began on September 15th, the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and ends on October 15th. It recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans to society and celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture. One way to observe this month is to watch movies featuring Hispanic themes. A very good pick is Manito (Film Movement; DVD; 77 minutes; Not Rated), a Tribeca and Sundance Film Festival winner. Since the characters are Dominican, Mexican and Puerto Rican, you get a chance to witness their cultural differences. Of course, the Hispanic community is a diverse group. Director Eric Eason’s film tells the story of Junior Moreno (Franky G.), an ex-convict struggling to make an honest living, and his little brother Manny/Manito (Leo Minaya). The story centers around Manito’s high school graduation party. It is a dual event because Manito is also celebrating the fact that he is going off to college and escaping the inner city community of Washington Heights in New York City. Unfortunately, on the night of his party, he makes a decision that could have very serious and grave consequences. Can Junior, who is so proud of his brother, save him?