Buena Vista Social Club [Buena Vista Social Club]


Directed By: Wim Wenders

January 21, 1999 / English Spanish / 105 mins

Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro’s takeover of Cuba, are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder, who travelled to Havana in order to bring the musicians together, resulting in triumphant performances of extraordinary music, and resurrecting the musicians’ careers.

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IMDB Movie Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0186508

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Screened Semesters:

  • 2013 Fall

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