Cocolos y Rockeros

Overview

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.

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Cast

Gilberto Santa Rosa

Eddie Palmieri

El Gran Combo

Cheo Feliciano

Alfred D. Herger Sr.

Self

José Nogueras

Self

Danny Rivera

Self

Chucho Avellanet

Self

Ismael Miranda

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Tite Curet Alonso

Self