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Director: Abner Benaim (2018)

Latin American icon Rubén Blades was at the center of the New York salsa revolution in the 1970s. His socially charged lyrics and explosive rhythms brought salsa music to an international audience. Critically acclaimed director Abner Benaim takes us on a journey through Rubén's 50-year career, in a documentary film that features interviews with Sting, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Residente, and Paul Simon. The film won the 2018 SXSW Film Festival 24 Beats Per Second and is now presented as part of Lincoln Center's Visionary Artist series, celebrating the work of Rubén Blades.

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David Rubenstein Atrium
1887 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

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