Cocolos y Rockeros (1992)

  • NR
  • 04/28/1992 (PR)
  • Documentary
  • 46m

Overview

This documentary examines the musical tastes of Puerto Rico's youth. The terms "cocolos" refers to those who prefer salsa music, and "rockeros" to those who prefer rock music. Through interviews and an array of musical settings, the film explores the young people's feelings in a humorist yet serious manner, bringing to the forefront issues of biases and national identity inherent in this innocent yet very powerful form of social entertainment.

Ana María García

Director

Cast

Gilberto Santa Rosa's headshot

Gilberto Santa Rosa

Eddie Palmieri's headshot

Eddie Palmieri

El Gran Combo's headshot

El Gran Combo

Cheo Feliciano's headshot

Cheo Feliciano

Alfred D. Herger Sr.'s headshot

Alfred D. Herger Sr.

Self
José Nogueras's headshot

José Nogueras

Self
Danny Rivera's headshot

Danny Rivera

Self
Chucho Avellanet's headshot

Chucho Avellanet

Self

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