Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life. 1999-06-04 Cuba, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America 105 Min. PG-13
7.5 318 votes

Overview

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.

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