Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

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.

Genres: Documentary, Music

What to watch after Buena Vista Social Club

• Pina (2011) — Wim Wenders directed both
• The White Diamond (2004) — Two steps away in the credits
• Wham! (2023) — Same feel: joyous, feel-good
• Happy People: A Year in the Taiga (2010) — Two steps away in the credits
• The Velvet Underground (2021) — Two steps away in the credits
• My Best Fiend (1999) — Two steps away in the credits