I Like It Like That (1994)

When her husband Jon Seda is arrested for looting during a blackout, young mother of three Lauren Velez must find a way to earn money for her family and stumbles into a job as the assistant to a record executive. It’s a little raw in its telling, but there’s a lot to love in this film. While the characters’ decisions are often infuriating, the performances make them feel real and definitely of the era. This is especially true of the handling of Jesse Borrego’s character as Velez’s sister. It’s powerful to see the two women struggling with the limitations in their lives while also coming into their own despite them.