Calle 54

G

Released Oct 20, 2000

1h 45m

Documentary

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87%

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47 Reviews

87%

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1,000+ Ratings

Invites everyone to experience the passion of Latin jazz. A musical journey that captures the heart and soul of an entire culture. The sound that pulsates in hot backstreet clubs and recording studios. From Miami to Havana, the Bronx to Andalusia. A series of performances that reveal how these great Latin heroes use their extraordinary musical talent as a vehicle for storytelling, protest, sexuality and, above all, the celebration of life.

Critics Consensus

A loving tribute to Latin Jazz artists where music does the talking.

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 2/4

Aug 21, 2004

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Marrit Ingman

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 4/5

Mar 10, 2003

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

As much a thrill to watch as it is to listen to, a rare combination for a concert film.

Jul 18, 2001

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Clearly a labor of love, Fernando Trueba's docu is a great chronicle of Latiz jazz, its history, performers, and enduring appeal.

Rated: B+

Aug 20, 2011

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Apr 22, 2005

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Joshua Tanzer

Offoffoff

You can find half a dozen things to complain about and yet enjoy every minute of the film completely.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 11, 2003

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Audience Member

Fantastic collage of Latin jazz!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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(***): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] Don't expect a truly insightful documentary about Latin Jazz here. This film is more about the music itself and you get plenty of that here!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

Great music.. Beautifully shot

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Director likes Latin Jazz, films some cool people playing it. Not a dud in the bunch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

An excellent look into the most influential musicians in Latin jazz.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

Super Masterpiece of Latin Jazz... awesome!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Bebo Valdés

Piano

Arturo O'Farrill

Piano

Chico O'Farrill

Piano

Jim Seeley

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Matt Hilgenberg

Trumpet

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Synopsis

Invites everyone to experience the passion of Latin jazz. A musical journey that captures the heart and soul of an entire culture. The sound that pulsates in hot backstreet clubs and recording studios. From Miami to Havana, the Bronx to Andalusia. A series of performances that reveal how these great Latin heroes use their extraordinary musical talent as a vehicle for storytelling, protest, sexuality and, above all, the celebration of life.

Director: Fernando Trueba
Producer: Cristina Huete, Fabienne Servan-Schreiber, Fernando Trueba
Screenwriter: Fernando Trueba
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Fandango, Arte France Cinema, Televisión Española (TVE), Via Digital, MTM Cineteve, Le Studio Canal +, SGAE, Tequila Gang
Rating: G
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 20, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $183.1K
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)