A Celebration of Pan American Culture Through Film: Inspiring documentaries that bring the diverse stories, vibrant cultures and remarkable contributions of Pan American peoples to the screen.
The Buena Vista Social Club guitarist Ry Cooder’s celebrated album featuring the re-discovered talents of Cuba’s foremost folk musicians sold millions of copies and earned a Grammy Award. In one of the most beloved music docs of all time, Cooder teams up with acclaimed director Wim Wenders (Pina) to reveal the astonishing life stories, vibrant personalities and unforgettable music of the brilliantly talented but long-overlooked performers who collaborated on this legendary recording. From the crumbling barrios of their native Havana to their triumphant sold-out concerts in Amsterdam and New York’s Carnegie Hall, it’s an unforgettable and deeply emotional journey into the passion, pride and humanity of the artists whose music sparked a worldwide musical phenomenon.
In English and Spanish, with English subtitles.
Through this series, Hot Docs is participating as a Cultural Collaboration with PANAMANIA presented by CIBC, the arts and cultural festival of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games.