I think I keep trying with HBO’s How To Whatever in America because Victor Rasuk is in it.  I’m not blaming the other kid, but there’s something about Rasuk’s presence and ease on screen that just draws me in.  I can’t help it.  He does vulnerable, funny, cocky, eager and ambitious so well.

Honestly,  Raising Victor Vargas is one of the best coming of age stories on film.  It’s so regular, normal LES.  It really is the everyday life of kids growing up and growing up on the lower east side.  Especially, being kids of color and it having nothing to do with drugs, guns or violence.

I’m about to go watch it again.  If you haven’t seen it, please do.  I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Nikki♥