1999 · 105 min · Documentary, Music
In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group's gigs in Amsterdam and New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music -- but also the musicians' life stories.
Directed by Wim Wenders. Starring Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ry Cooder, Joachim Cooder and Ibrahim Ferrer.
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