Raíces
2001, Spanish. Directed by Paloma Suau.
Filmed in Puerto Rico and the Bronx, this documentary pays homage to two forms of traditional Puerto Rican music: la bomba and la plena. This film also celebrates the African influence of this music and its significance to Puerto Rico’s rich culture. Includes appearances by members of the Cepeda family, Marc Anthony, La India, José Feliciano, Danny Rivera, Lucecita Benítez, and Ángel "Cucco" Peña.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 10 December 2001
- Country
- Puerto Rico
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Raíces runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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What movies are like Raíces?
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Who directed Raíces?
Raíces (2001) was directed by Paloma Suau and stars Marc Anthony, José Feliciano, Ángel "Cucco" Peña.