Carlos
Synopsis
This lively and intimately-crafted documentary immerses the audience in rock icon Carlos Santana's life and musical trajectory. Filmmaker Rudy Valdez bolsters this personal narrative with pulsating, never-before-seen footage — guided by Santana himself, in his own words.
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Official Full Length TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 23, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$444K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudy Valdez
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudy Valdez
- Original Title
- Carlos
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $444K
- Production Studios
- Imagine Documentaries, Sony Music Entertainment, Imagine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudy Valdez
Rudy Valdez
Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Justin Wilkes, Richard Story, Rudy Valdez
Department Leadership Roster
Justin Wilkes
Producer
Rudy Valdez
Producer
Sam Pollard
Producer
Ashley Kahn
Producer
Leopoldo Gout
Producer
Sara Bernstein
Producer
Lizz Morhaim
Producer
Rudy Valdez
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlos
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What is Carlos about?
This lively and intimately-crafted documentary immerses the audience in rock icon Carlos Santana's life and musical trajectory. Filmmaker Rudy Valdez bolsters this personal narrative with pulsating, never-before-seen footage — guided by Santana himself, in his own words.
Who directed Carlos?
Carlos was directed by Rudy Valdez.
Who stars in Carlos?
The principal cast of Carlos includes Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, Michael Carabello, José Areas, Mike Shrieve.
When was Carlos released and how long is it?
Carlos was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did Carlos make at the box office?
Carlos grossed $444K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carlos?
Carlos holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).