Old Man Bebo

Overview

Filmmaker Carlos Carcas's documentary chronicles the extraordinary career of renowned Cuban musician Bebo Valdés, who remained a relative unknown on the international scene until winning two Grammys at the age of 81. Valdés's story is told through performance clips, footage and photos of his life in Cuba, and interviews with family, friends and colleagues. One of Havana's top musicians in the 1940s and '50s, Valdés left Cuba after the revolution.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2008

Original language

English

Production

Babel Films S.L.

Cast

Bebo Valdés

Director

Carlos Carcas

Writer

Carlos Carcas

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1201645