Acting

Danny Rivera

Acting credits

Cocolos y Rockeros poster
4.8

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.

Cocolos y Rockeros

1992

Julia, toda en mí poster
8.0

A poetic journey about the life and work of Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos.

Julia, toda en mí

2002

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NR

Documentary about the life of one of the most acclaimed soneros of the salsa genre. Chamaco Ramírez became well known for his unparalleled skills in the art of improvisation, leaving his mark and influence over multiple generations of singers. The film presents a balanced account of his life through the investigation of the circumstances that surrounded his life, as well as his enigmatic death in the streets of the Bronx on March 26, 1983.

Alive and Kicking: la historia de Chamaco Ramírez

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NR

A film aimed at depicting not only the daily goings-on in a so called "punto", but the internal conflicts among those who are often propelled into the drug world.

Punto final: de como Tito Mangual aprendió a bregar

1999

Lo que nos une poster
NR

Popular's new musical production, “Lo que nos une” (What Unites Us), presents music as a unifying element in which Puerto Ricans on the island or abroad can see themselves. This new musical proposal combines renowned artists with a new generation of performers who provide a varied and refreshing approach to the musical special. The featured landscapes, as well as the musical selection, make this a remarkable production, not only for the nostalgia it will evoke in those who no longer live on the island but also for the cherished memories that these iconic songs will bring to the audience.

Lo que nos une

2024