LA SALSA VIVE
Born from the relentless rhythms of the Caribbean, salsa brought dozens of Latin American musical traditions under one umbrella, igniting an exciting new energy in New York in the mid- to late 20th century. But as times changed and its popularity waned, salsa found its new home in Cali, Colombia, where it still reigns supreme to this day. Featuring incredible archival footage, live recordings and illuminating interviews with legends like Rubén Blades, Henry Fiol and 100-year-old conductor Willie Rosario, LA SALSA VIVE captures the essence of a genre that brings music, dance and life to people across the globe. A smash hit at the Colombian box office, the debut film from Juan Carvajal is an electrifying deep dive that will satisfy Salseros and neophytes alike. –Josh Gardner
Official Selection, 2025 SXSW and Seattle film festivals. DIR/SCR/PROD Juan Carvajal; PROD Kevin Lopez, Diego Ramirez. Colombia, 2025, color, 101 min. In Spanish with English subtitles. NOT RATED
Run Time: 101 Minutes
Opening Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Genre: Documentary
