But as it turned out, not everyone shared those sentiments.
“‘In The heights’ lacking afro-latinx is about as authentic as ‘Friends’ showing NYC as all white.
I think we have every right to be annoyed,“tweetedone unhappy viewer.

“WASHINGTON F**** HEIGHTS?????????
when do u include black latinos????
“fumedanother on social media.

He added that he was “truly sorry” and that he was “learning from the feedback.”
As one fantweeted, “I’m absolutely in love with the movie, Lin.
As a afro-latina i’m proud.

as a brazilian when i saw my flag in “carnaval del barrio” i cried like a baby.
Thank you for all you’ve done in this movie.
Other fans were grateful that Miranda handled the matter in a forthright way.

But one social media user pointed out that the problem went beyond the movie itself.