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Event Series Event Series: Santos – Skin to Skin

Santos – Skin to Skin

April 20 @ 8:15 pm 10:15 pm CDT

Original Title • Santos – Skin to Skin

Director CountryYearGenreDuration
Kathryn GoldenUnited States2022Documentary1hr 15m

Synopsis in English

One of the world’s foremost exponents of Afro-Latin music, Santos, through his mixed Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean heritage, strives to unite and expand his kaleidoscopic audience. Kathryn Golden follows Santos from rehearsals in his garage studio in Oakland, California, to performances at local community centers, gigs with congueros in Peñuelas, San Germán and Guánica, Puerto Rico, and concert stages around the United States. Rich in unforgettable musical performances, the documentary captures Santos playing alongside a stellar cast of international jazz musicians, including Eddie Palmieri, Omar Sosa, and Jerry Medina.

Director and producer Kathryn Golden, producer Ashley James and percussionist and documentary subject John Santos are scheduled to attend this screening.

Sinopsis en Español

John Santos, de herencia puertorriqueña y caboverdiana, es uno de los principales exponentes mundiales de la música afrolatina. Kathryn Golden sigue a Santos desde los ensayos en su estudio-garaje en Oakland, California, hasta presentaciones en centros comunitarios locales, con congueros en Peñuelas, San Germán y Guánica, Puerto Rico, y escenarios de conciertos en todo Estados Unidos. Rico en actuaciones musicales inolvidables, el documental capta a Santos tocando junto a un elenco estelar de músicos internacionales como Eddie Palmieri, Omar Sosa y Jerry Medina.

La directora y productora Kathryn Golden, la productora Ashley James y el percusionista y protagonista del documental John Santos estarán presentes en esta función.


Black the Sea • Official Short Film Selection at the 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival 2023

SHORT FILM

Black the Sea • Negro el Mar

Synopsis in English

Arnaldo is an unhappy Afro-Colombian musician living on a small island. He mixes music and bohemian life with odd jobs that barely feed him. When his daughter shows up to ask him for money so she can go study in the city, he is faced with adversity and has to make a series of life changing decisions.

Sinopsis en Español

Arnaldo es un músico afrocolombiano infeliz que vive en una pequeña isla. Mezcla la música y la vida bohemia con trabajos casuales que apenas lo alimentan. Cuando su hija aparece para pedirle dinero para poder ir a estudiar a la ciudad, él se enfrenta a la adversidad y debe tomar una serie de decisiones que cambiarán su vida.

DirectorCountryYearGenreDuration
Juan David Mejía VásquezColombia2022Drama16m
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