The Buena Vista Social Club

Directed by Wim Wenders, 105min, 1999, English version

When Ry Cooder gathered together the legends of Cuban Jazz for a unprecedented collaborative effort The Buena Vista Social Club was born. Wim Wenders documentary profiles the remarkable musicians, recording their experiences as they perform in Cuba and abroad, eventually appearing at New York’s Carnegie Hall.

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  • June 25, 2016 · 5:00 pm
  • Bophana Center
  • Cine Saturday