Right On!
“If You're Ready For It - Right On. If Not - This Movie Could Mess Up Your Mind.”
Synopsis
Filmed on the rooftops of lower Manhattan, this performance film features the original Last Poets performing 28 numbers adapted from their legendary Concept-East Poetry appearance at New York's Paperback Theater in 1969. Described as “a conspiracy of ritual, street theater, soul music and cinema."
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Right On! Poetry On Film. The Original Last Poets movie (1971) VHS transfer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Danska
- Original Title
- Right On!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Concept East N.Y.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Danska
Herbert Danska
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Danska
Director
Herbert Danska
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Right On!
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What is Right On! about?
Filmed on the rooftops of lower Manhattan, this performance film features the original Last Poets performing 28 numbers adapted from their legendary Concept-East Poetry appearance at New York's Paperback Theater in 1969. Described as “a conspiracy of ritual, street theater, soul music and cinema."
Who directed Right On!?
Right On! was directed by Herbert Danska.
Who stars in Right On!?
The principal cast of Right On! includes Gylan Kain, Felipe Luciano, David Nelson, Carlos Cuebas, Gene Ballard.
When was Right On! released and how long is it?
Right On! was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.