Roots

Roots

90 mins | Music | Dec. 10, 2001

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.

Roots

90 mins | Music | Dec. 10, 2001

Roots
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.
Producers Banco Popular, Inc., Ninguna Ciencia Inc.
Original title Raíces
Directors Paloma Suau
Writers

Cast

Marc Anthony

as Himself

José Feliciano

as Himself

Michael Stuart

as Himself

Choco Orta

as Herself

Lucecita Benítez

as Herself