In the summer of 1941 the historic diner in Albany, New York built, which also was a filming location for major portions of the Babenco 1987 film worked on by Lauro Escorel.
 Major portions of the film were shot on location in Albany, New York, including Jay Street at Lark Street, Albany Rural Cemetery and the Miss Albany Diner on North Broadway. 
Miss Albany Diner (formerly known as Lil's Diner) is a historic diner in Albany, New York, built in 1941 and located at 893 Broadway, one of the oldest streets in Albany. 
Ironweed" (1987), another Babenco's film, would make him more known internationally. 
