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Ruben Rivera

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Back in 2012, I connected with @gabriellopez186 . He handed me pages of his words,his story, written while serving 10 yrs up north.

I was immediately struck by how vivid, raw and real it was. Coming from the Bronx myself, and growing up in that era, I knew this was more than just a story, it was a story that needed to be told.

We turned those pages into a series. We shot it. We came close to signing a network deal.

But it was never released.

13 years later, I posted a piece of the trailer… and the response has been crazy. Thousands of you shared it, commented, and started asking about the show, thank you!🙏🏽 I’ll be sure to continue releasing shorts. 🫡

So now I’m asking you:

Should we finally make this happen?

YES or NO? 👇🏽

Let me and G.A.B. Know in the comments. 💯🙏🏽
#NYC #washingtonheights #theheights #hustlers tv IndependentFilm NewYork taken in Washington Heights 186Th St. & Audobon by @nyruben

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I got @gabriellopez186 on deck should we remake this never released series from 2013? S/O the bro @hinikoj (RiP Peter Green🕊️) #nyc #washingtonheights #hustlers #streetlife #series @mrsaks5th I see you 🫡 (part 1) taken in Washington Heights by @nyruben

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Honored to work on @godfatherofharlem one of my favorite shows. If you haven’t had the chance to watch check it out on @mgmplus @elvisnasco 👏🏼 @katya.martin 👏🏼 @godfatherofharlem @cbrancato86 @markuann @forestwhitaker @bennythecomputer @thegiancarloesposito taken in Spanish Harlem by @nyruben

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4 years ago

So long pal😢Rest in piece my guy Vinny Pastore one of the best! RIP Vinny Pastore 🕊️#vinnypastore #actor #nyc #legend taken in Little Italy by @nyruben

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2 months ago

Thanks #nylff @cbrancato86 @jessyterrero @ulysses.terrero @elvisnasco @kenn.alexander and the beautiful island of Puerto Rico!🇵🇷 🎥💪🏽 taken in San Juan, Puerto Rico by @nyruben

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2 years ago

A 12 yr old me on the 6 train. A different time same place🗽 #NYC #kids #Bronx taken in Bronx, New York by @nyruben

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8 years ago

Since I was a kid the Garden has always been my favorite place in NYC! The official home of the 2026 NBA Champions The New York Knicks 💯🗽 #knicks #NBA #champions #spurs #nyc taken in NY Knicks at MSG by @nyruben

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4 months ago

Up in the Bronx ❤️ taken in The New York Gauchos by @nyruben

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3 months ago

Carlito’s Way premiered January 1st 1993. #carlitosway #classic #cinema #alpacino taken in Spanish-Harlem,NYC by @nyruben

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9 months ago

1991 Bedstuy, Brooklyn ! taken in Brooklyn, New York by @nyruben

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8 months ago

Nueva York🗽🇵🇷🫡 by @nyruben

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6 months ago

Great working with this guy. Good people 👊🏽 taken in Bronx, NY by @nyruben

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