Macario (DVD)
In this cautionary, rags to riches tale, poor Macario wants only something good to eat on the Day of the Dead. He gets his wish when his wife makes him a turkey. However, three spirits, the Devil, Death, and God, appear to him with a test. Each asks him to share the turkey, and Macario refuses all but Death. In exchange, Death gives Macario a magical bottle of water that can heal any illness. Soon, Macario becomes wealthy beyond his wildest dreams -- but at the price of getting the Inquisition involved in his affairs!NR"
Director: Roberto Gavaldon
ACTORS: Ignacio Lopez Tarso, Pina Pellicer, Enrique Lucero, Mario Alberto Rodriguez, Jose Galvez
Salsa: Latin Pop Music in the Cities (DVD)
A documentary on the emergence of salsa`s popularity in the 1960s and an examination of its continuing influence on today`s forms of popular music, SALSA captures Latin music in all of its joy and vitality. Featuring performances by Latin legends like Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and Felipe Luciano, the film mixes performance freely with looks at how salsa has affected modern Latin culture.NR"
ACTORS: Tito Puente, Felipe Luciano, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades
Sting - All This Time (DVD)
Originally filmed for the cable television channel A & E, this program is a 3 hour special concert event featuring pop star Sting. Shot live in the unsurpassed beauty of Italy`s Tuscany region, the former Police front man is in top form, lovingly performing a set of 17 hits including Fragile, Dienda, Fields of Gold, Brand New Day, Every Breath You Take, and Roxanne. In addition to the onstage action, some riveting backstage footage is included, from rehearsal clips to a behind-the-scenes documentary.NR"
ACTORS: Sting
Alejandro Sanz - MTV Unplugged (DVD)
With his mischievous eyes and charming smile, Alejandro Sanz is a sex symbol as well as a musical talent. The Spanish singer has sold millions of records and racked up several Grammy Awards for his release El Alma Al Aire. It is only fitting that MTV showcased Sanz on their popular acoustic performance series, UNPLUGGED. In a small, intimate space, the singer performs toned down, emotional versions of hits including Todo Es De Color, Toca Para Mi, and Amiga Mia. NR"
ACTORS: Alejandro Sanz
What Happened to Kerouac? (DVD)
This powerful documentary on the life of the beat generation author Jack Kerouac covers his rise to fame as well as a turbulent decline to an alcoholism-related death. Interviews with fellow authors, relatives, and friends include Steve Allen, William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and Edie Kerouac Parker.NR"
Director: Richard Lerner|Lewis MacAdams
