 Category: El Poder de la Música en la Vida de los Jóvenes
Bling: A Planet Rock | United States, 2007, 87 minutes, color
Director: Raquel Cepeda | Biography | Watch Trailer
Film Synopsis:
Bling is a 90-minute documentary that takes a hard-hitting look at how the flashy world of commercial hip-hop played a significant role in the 10-year civil war in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Following hip hop stars Raekwon (Wu Tang Klan), Paul Wall and Reggaetón king, Tego Calderon through the devastated country, the film captures the hip-hop community's reaction to the human rights violations and the complexities that still exist.| More Information >> |
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 War/Dance | United States, 2006, 105 min, color
Directors: Andrea Nix Fine y Sean Fine | Biography | Watch Trailer
Film Synopsis:
A cinematic triumph, this heartwarming and heartbreaking tale follows three Ugandan children – borne of war-Northern Uganda, , thrust into the mayhem and brutality of a long-standing civil war -- as they prepare to compete in a national music competition. Winner at Sundance 07, husband and wife filmmakers Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine expertly deliver a beautifully crafted and unforgettable story of hope.| More Information: >> |
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 Tocar y Luchar | Venezuela, 2006, 70 min., color
Director: Alberto Arvelo | Biography | Watch Trailer
Film Synopsis:
One of the music world’s most uplifting social phenomenon, the Venezuelan Youth Orchestra System has made world-class musicians out of otherwise forgotten young children. Interviews with music luminaries Placido Domingo, Sir Simon Rattle, and many others appear throughout this inspirational documentary about music, courage, determination and teamwork. Audience Award winner at the 2007 Miami International Film Festival.| More Information: >> |
