Cinema at the Museum: Buena Vista Social Club

In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group’s gigs in Amsterdam and New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music – but also the musicians’ life stories.
This August, Cinema at the Museum presents a series of films in conversation with Community Screenings with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra that showcase music, theatrics, performance, and ambition through various cinematic lenses. These films examine the cost of artistic ambition, mental illness, cultural preservation, and the enduring power of music.
Director: Wim Wenders
Year: 1999
Runtime: 105 minutes
Country: Germany, Cuba, and the United States
This film is appropriate for all audiences
Special thanks to Janus Films for assisting with this screening.
Tickets are $10, members and youth under 18 are free! All guests must check-in at the front desk to receive an admission token.