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Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños

Plena is Work, Plena is Song

1989 29 min Spanish

This documentary examines the lively spirit of plena music, which celebrates and satirizes daily life occurrences. The film looks at the historical and cultural development of plena as well as its significance and importance today.

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Pedro A. Rivera Director · Susan Zeig Director

First release January 2, 1989 · Produced in Puerto Rico · Original title Plena, canta y trabajo

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Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños

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Puerto Rico

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Original title

Plena, canta y trabajo

Original language

Spanish

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Spanish

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Puerto Rico · January 2, 1989

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