The Return of Ruben Blades
Robert Mugge Music Films and Documentaries • Documentary, Music
Music documentarian Robert Mugge follows the distinguished actor, musician and activist Rubén Blades to Harvard, where he gets his master’s degree in international law; to his old neighborhood in his native Panama; to Los Angeles for a recording session with Linda Ronstadt; and finally to New York for a performance at S.O.B.’s.
“Captures Mr. Blades' charisma and his sincere engagement with issues outside music.” –The New York Times
DIRECTED BY ROBERT MUGGE
UNITED STATES | 1985 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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