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Right On!

1970

78 minutes

HistoryDocumentaryMusic

Overview

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."

Top Cast

Gylan Kain headshot

Gylan Kain

Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')

Felipe Luciano headshot

Felipe Luciano

Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')

David Nelson headshot

David Nelson

Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')

Carlos Cuebas headshot

Carlos Cuebas

Congas

Gene Ballard headshot

Gene Ballard

Drummer

Gardenia Carter headshot

Gardenia Carter

Self

Geoffrey King headshot

Geoffrey King

Self