Blast Beat

...the connection between the Arias brothers provides a consistent through-line.

...comes out ahead by offering the complex story of an immigrant family trying to grab hold of the American dream, and all of the obstacles that get in their way, from red tape to blatant racism.

...it is a gentle coming-of-age story of a young man reaching for the stars (quite literally).

...gets a pass for its vivid portrayal of the immigrant experience in America, and its love-hate portrait of brothers.