History ·Documentary ·Music · United States of America · 1970 · 1h 18m

Right On!

Right On! poster
Director
Herbert Danska
Cast
Gylan Kain as Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets') Felipe Luciano as Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets') David Nelson as Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets') Carlos Cuebas as Congas Gene Ballard as Drummer Gardenia Carter as Self
Crew
Herbert Danska — Producer
Tagline

If You're Ready For It - Right On. If Not - This Movie Could Mess Up Your Mind.

Synopsis

Filmed on the rooftops of lower Manhattan, this performance film features the original Last Poets performing 28 numbers adapted from their legendary Concept-East Poetry appearance at New York's Paperback Theater in 1969. Described as “a conspiracy of ritual, street theater, soul music and cinema."

Trailer Right On! — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
new york cityhip-hoppoetryghettostreet theaterrooftopraprevolutionariesafrican americanlower east sideblack powerafro-latino
Key Collaborators
Herbert Danska Director Herbert Danska Producer
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