CINEFILER

Roots

2001
90 minutes
Music
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3.9
Directed By: Paloma Suau
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Filmed in Puerto Rico and the Bronx, this documentary pays homage to two forms of traditional Puerto Rican music: la bomba and la plena. This film also celebrates the African influence of this music and its significance to Puerto Rico’s rich culture. Includes appearances by members of the Cepeda family, Marc Anthony, La India, José Feliciano, Danny Rivera, Lucecita Benítez, and Ángel "Cucco" Peña.

Language
Spanish; Castilian
Release Date
December 10, 2001
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