Movie·1970·1h 18m
Right On!
If You're Ready For It - Right On. If Not - This Movie Could Mess Up Your Mind.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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."
Producer
Herbert Danska
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
3 votes
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// cast
Cast
Gylan Kain
Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')
Felipe Luciano
Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')
David Nelson
Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')
Carlos Cuebas
Congas
Gene Ballard
Drummer
Gardenia Carter
Self
Geoffrey King
Self
// crew
Crew
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