Right On! (1970)

  • NR
  • 10/01/1970 (US)
  • History, Documentary, Music
  • 1h 18m

If You're Ready For It - Right On. If Not - This Movie Could Mess Up Your Mind.

Overview

Filmed on the rooftops of lower Manhattan, this performance film features the original Last Poets performing 28 numbers adapted from their legendary Concept-East Poetry appearance at New York's Paperback Theater in 1969. Described as “a conspiracy of ritual, street theater, soul music and cinema."

Herbert Danska

Director

Cast

Gylan Kain's headshot

Gylan Kain

Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')
Felipe Luciano's headshot

Felipe Luciano

Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')
David Nelson's headshot

David Nelson

Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')
Carlos Cuebas's headshot

Carlos Cuebas

Congas
Gene Ballard's headshot

Gene Ballard

Drummer
Gardenia Carter's headshot

Gardenia Carter

Self
Geoffrey King's headshot

Geoffrey King

Self

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