Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
When the film West Side Story was released in 1961, New York's reviled Puerto Rican community gained some visibility and, over time, both in Spanish Harlem and the Bronx, neighborhoods plagued by poverty, drugs and crime, Hispanic identity was reborn and strengthened, thanks to a syncretic and intentionally popular music that eventually conquered the entire city.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 10, 2021
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary, History, Music, TV Movie
User Score
80%
Original Title
Nueva York : une histoire musicale du New York latino
Production Companies
Program33, ARTE
Director
Sergio G. Mondelo
Description
When the film West Side Story was released in 1961, New York's reviled Puerto Rican community gained some visibility and, over time, both in Spanish Harlem and the Bronx, neighborhoods plagued by poverty, drugs and crime, Hispanic identity was reborn and strengthened, thanks to a syncretic and intentionally popular music that eventually conquered the entire city.