Buena Vista Social Club
“In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.”
7.5(364 votes)
June 4, 1999
1h 45m
Overview
In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group's gigs in Amsterdam and New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music -- but also the musicians' life stories.
Director
Wim WendersWriters
Nick Gold, Wim Wenders
