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Raíces

December 10, 2001 1h 30m

Originally released in 2001. Raíces is a music film. directed by Paloma Suau.

Starring Marc Anthony, José Feliciano, and Ángel "Cucco" Peña

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 10, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Puerto Rico Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • Popular
  • Ninguna Ciencia Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 musi...

Who directed Raíces?

Raíces was directed by Paloma Suau.

How long is Raíces?

Raíces has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Raíces released?

Raíces was released on December 10, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Raíces?

The main cast of Raíces includes Marc Anthony, José Feliciano, Ángel "Cucco" Peña, Michael Stuart, Choco Orta.