Raíces
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paloma Suau
- Original Title
- Raíces
- Country of Origin
- Puerto Rico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Popular, Ninguna Ciencia Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paloma Suau
Department Leadership Roster
Paloma Suau
Director
Rafi Mercado
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raíces
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What is Raíces about?
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.
Who directed Raíces?
Raíces was directed by Paloma Suau.
Who stars in Raíces?
The principal cast of Raíces includes Marc Anthony, José Feliciano, Ángel "Cucco" Peña, Michael Stuart, Choco Orta.
When was Raíces released and how long is it?
Raíces was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.