Buena Vista Social Club

Buena Vista Social Club

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.

Release Date: 1999-06-04

Rating: 7.5 votes(295)


Buena Vista Social Club : Trailer

Buena Vista Social Club : Storyline

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.

Tagline:In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.

Genres: Documentary| Music|

Buena Vista Social Club : Details

Release Date: 1999-06-04

Movie Revenue: $0

Movie Runtime: 105

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