Agujetas Cantaor

Vocalist Manuel Agujetas is one of the leading lights of Spanish flamenco music; his aggressive, emotional vocal style and his melodramatic songs of love and sorrow have won him a passionate following among fans of traditional Spanish music. The documentary Agujetas, Cantaor offers a close look at Manuel Agujetas both on and off the stage, examining his unusual career (he didn't turn professional until the age of 35), the long history of music in his family, his brazen self-assurance, and his dedication to his art. Produced for French television, Agujetas, Cantaor received its American premier at the 2000 San Francisco Film Festival.~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide