Film
West Side Story (2021)
- 5PM
Steven Spielberg crafts and Tony Kushner writes this brilliant new vision of the beloved American musical. Featuring an Oscar-winning performance from Ariana DeBose as Anita, additional back story for Tony (Elgort) and Maria (Zegler), and an added character in Valentina (Moreno), this updated telling honors the original while highlighting the complex dynamics of race and class. Spielberg beautifully captures the depth of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s songs, while adding to the emotional intensity by putting his signature imprint on the visual storytelling.
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