Celinas Son

Celinas Son is an intimate portrait of one of Puerto Ricos most celebrated singers of all time Despite his popularity both in Puerto Rico as well as in Latin America he remains a simple sincere and lovable person This 25minute film explores the life of Andy Montañez through the eyes of his mother Doña Celina She describes his rise to fame from a mothers perspective making clear the pride she feels for the oldest of her 18 children Combined with Doña Celinas narrative are comments from Danny Rivera a popular Puerto Rican singer Nick Quijano a San Juan graphic artist and Cuco Peña a renowned music composer These interviews intercut with colorful footage of Andy paint a picture of a grass roots performer whose humble beginnings helped shape the great artist known as Andy Montañez