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On the Rumba River
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MPAA RATING: Not Rated
Starring Wendo Kolosoy
Travelling up and down the majestic river Congo river on a disheveled boat, the young orphan Antoine Kolosoy composed his first songs on a beat up old guitar. As he gained renown, he became known as “Wendo,”. In the 1960s, his songs expressed the hopes of a newly independent nation, when all dreams seemed like they could become reality. As the country suffered for nearly three decades under the dictator Mobutu Sese Seko, his music remained as a manifestation of the joyous spirit of the Congolese people that could not be taken away. Rediscovered several years ago after having been reduced to beggarhood, Wendo made a comeback under the new regime in 1997. Featuring stunning images and unforgettable music and interviews, “On the Rumba River” is a musical tribute to the Congolese people, who despite desperate poverty, a history of oppression and an ongoing civil war that has killed nearly 4 million people, continue to be sustained by music. (First Run Features)
| GENRE(S): | Documentary |
| DIRECTED BY: | Jacques Sarasin |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: October 21, 2008 Theatrical: June 6, 2008 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 82 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
| LANGUAGE(S): | Lingala |
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