Documentary / Music
Germany / USA / UK / France,
1999, 105 min
VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro's takeover of Cuba, are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder, who travelled to Havana in order to bring the musicians together, resulting in triumphant performances of extraordinary music, and resurrecting the musicians' careers. (Criterion)
Cast
Ry Cooder
USA
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The Long Riders (1980)
Omara Portuondo
Cuba
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Cecilia (1982)
Carlos González
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