Vida Buena

Los Matanzeros perform Cuban Musical Folklore bringing a 300 year old tradition to life. Shot on 16mm this visceral document melds performance and interview showcasing the community built through these performers.

World Premiere Camden International Film Festival 2021

Recipient of Kodak & UFVA Scholarship

Directed by Benjamin Buxton
Produced by Gregory Barnes
Sound Mix by Julia Ferguson

The Band

Miguel Angel Drake . . . . . . .Director
Hensi Mendoza Pla . . . . . . . ..Singer
Lazaro ‘Quinto’ Diaz. . . . Percussion
Sandra Drake . . . . . . . . . . . . . Singer
Gloria Estrada . . . . . . . . . . . . Dancer
Eliban Silva . . . . . . . . . . Percussion
Esias Drake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dancer
Yasmani Miranda. . . . . . . Percussion