- Overview
Combines animation and documentary footage to illustrate the origins and impact of the musical genres Bomba and Plena in Puerto Rican culture.
- Release Date
02 January 1998
- DirectingPoli Marichal
- Budget
$0.00
- Revenue
$0.00
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