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Dominican Republic, United States · 2004
1h 15m
Director Alex Wolfe
Starring Luis Vargas
Genre Music, Documentary
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This documentary tells the story of the bachata, Dominican Republic’s blues. It centers on the figure of singer, guitarrist, and songwriter Luis Vargas. It is also a tribute to the unknown heroes that transformed the bachata from a rejected music of the cabaret and whorehouses to a national pride and Dominican youth’s prefered urban music.
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Without losing sight of the music's essential energy, Mr. Wolfe peppers his film with quietly resonant shots.
Alternating between New York clubs by night and the colorful streets and countryside of Santa Domingo by day, pic captures the spirit of the music and the nation that gave birth to it.