Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story
“Tells the story of global phenomenon, Lisa Lisa.”
Synopsis
15-year-old Puerto Rican Lisa Velez overcomes sexism, racism, and breast cancer to become Latin pop pioneer behind hits like "Can You Feel The Beat," inspiring generations of Latina artists.
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Official Trailer: Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa StoryOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-14
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tailiah Breon
- Screenplay & Story
- Rebecca Murga
- Original Title
- Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Lifetime, GroupM Motion Entertainment, Swirl Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tailiah Breon
Rebecca Murga
Eun-ah Lee
Kathleen McAuley
Lisa Lisa, Toni Menage, Twinkie Byrd
Department Leadership Roster
Tailiah Breon
Director
Rebecca Murga
Writer
Lisa Lisa
Producer
Toni Menage
Producer
Twinkie Byrd
Producer
Kathleen McAuley
Editor
Eun-ah Lee
Director of Photography
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story about?
15-year-old Puerto Rican Lisa Velez overcomes sexism, racism, and breast cancer to become Latin pop pioneer behind hits like "Can You Feel The Beat," inspiring generations of Latina artists.
Who directed Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story?
Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story was directed by Tailiah Breon.
Who stars in Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story?
The principal cast of Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story includes Jearnest Corchado, Bre-Z, Isaias Alexander Miranda, Eric Diaz, Matt Borlenghi.
When was Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story released and how long is it?
Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story?
Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).