Cocolos y Rockeros

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.

19920h 46m4.8Movie

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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.

Cast

Gilberto Santa Rosa
Gilberto Santa Rosa
Eddie Palmieri
Eddie Palmieri
El Gran Combo
El Gran Combo
Cheo Feliciano
Cheo Feliciano
Alfred D. Herger Sr.
Alfred D. Herger Sr.
Self
José Nogueras
José Nogueras
Self
Danny Rivera
Danny Rivera
Self
Chucho Avellanet
Chucho Avellanet
Self
Ismael Miranda
Ismael Miranda
Self
Tite Curet Alonso
Tite Curet Alonso
Self

Trailer

Cocolos y Rockeros (1992, dir. Ana María García)