Still from I Like It Like That — I Like It Like That (1994) — Darnell MartinPhotographed by Alexander Gruszynski

Darnell Martin

I Like It Like That

Name: I Like It Like That
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1994
Duration: 104 min

English / 1994 / 1h 44m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Romance

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Synopsis

After her husband is arrested for looting, Lisette struggles for independence while dealing with her transgender sibling, her critical mother-in-law and assorted neighborhood eccentrics.

Included in
New York Love Stories
Position 12

Credits

Crew

DirectorDarnell Martin

WriterDarnell Martin

CinematographerAlexander Gruszynski

ComposerSergio George

EditorPeter C. Frank

Cast

Luna Lauren Vélezas Lisette Linares

Jon Sedaas Chino Linares

Tomas Mellyas Li'l Chino Linares

Desiree Casadoas Minnie Linares

Isaiah Garciaas Pee Wee Linares

Jesse Borregoas Alexis

Lisa Vidalas Magdalena Soto

Griffin Dunneas Stephen Price

Rita Morenoas Rosaria Linares

Vincent Larescaas Angel

Elvis Nolascoas Tito

Sammy Melendezas Victor

Jose Sotoas Chris

Gloria Irizarryas Mrs. Gonzalez

Emilio Del Pozoas Mr. Soto

Donald Jacksonas Jack

Gary Perezas Father Jaime

Scott Jarred Cohenas Ritchie Soto

Martha Speakesas Hefty Woman

Marina Durellas Cookie