On the Rumba River

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Synopsis: Wendo Kolosoy was a former boxer and ship's mechanic from the Congo who in 1948 recorded a song called "Marie Louise" as Papa Wendo. Wendo's music, an infectious blend of Latin and African rhythms, took the nation by storm and he became an overnight ......; Read Full Synopsis

Director(s): Jacques Sarasin

Distributor(s): First Run

MPAA Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 82 min.

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The Onion (A.V. Club) | Noel Murray

Works best when it sticks to the musical performances, which Sarin films in lengthy scenes built from extreme close-ups of lips, fingers and sweaty skin.Read the full review

The New York Times | Jeannette Catsoulis

You don't have to be a fan of African tunes to appreciate On the Rumba River, Jacques Sarasin's heartfelt ode to Congolese music and its resilient practitioners.Read the full review

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