Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
Buena Vista Social Club is a 1999 documentary movie directed by Wim Wenders, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa and Ry Cooder.
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.
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What is Buena Vista Social Club about?
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.
When was Buena Vista Social Club released?
Buena Vista Social Club was released on 4 June 1999.
How long is Buena Vista Social Club?
Buena Vista Social Club runs 1h 45m.
Who made Buena Vista Social Club?
Buena Vista Social Club was directed by Wim Wenders.
Where can I watch Buena Vista Social Club?
Buena Vista Social Club is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Plex and Shout! Factory TV.
Where to watch Buena Vista Social Club
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Plex, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube