Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story (2025)

  • PG-13
  • 02/01/2025 (US)
  • Music, History, TV Movie

Tells the story of global phenomenon, Lisa Lisa.

Overview

15-year-old Puerto Rican Lisa Velez overcomes sexism, racism, and breast cancer to become Latin pop pioneer behind hits like "Can You Feel The Beat," inspiring generations of Latina artists.

Tailiah Breon

Director

Rebecca Murga

Writer

Cast

Jearnest Corchado's headshot

Jearnest Corchado

Lisa Velez
Bre-Z's headshot

Bre-Z

Toni Ménage
Isaias Alexander Miranda's headshot

Isaias Alexander Miranda

Spanador
Eric Diaz's headshot

Eric Diaz

Jellybean
Matt Borlenghi's headshot

Matt Borlenghi

Barry Conner
Donny Carrington's headshot

Donny Carrington

Rocco
Alijah Kai's headshot

Alijah Kai

Brit
Maurice P. Kerry's headshot

Maurice P. Kerry

Toni's Father

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