Release Date: June 18th, 1999
DVD Release Date: February 20th, 2001
G|1 hr 41 min
Plot Summary
This documentary by lauded German filmmaker Wim Wenders follows renowned guitarist Ry Cooder and his son, Joachim, as they travel to Cuba and assemble a group of the country's finest musicians to record an album. Among the artists included in the project are singer Ibrahim Ferrer and pianist Rubén González, who are both interviewed and featured in studio footage. Eventually the ensemble travels to the United States to perform in front of rapt audiences.
Cast: Luis Barzaga, Joachim Cooder, Ry Cooder, Julio Alberto Fernández, Ibrahim Ferrer, Carlos González, Rubén González, Salvador Repilado Labrada
Director: Wim Wenders
Genres: Music, Documentary
Production Co: Kintop Pictures
Distributors: Artisan Entertainment
Keywords: Spirited, Rise, Underdog, 1990s, Emotional, New York City
