Movielogr
Maestro (2003)
Directed by Josell Ramos
Overview
Maestro, tells the story of how a group of people found refuge and a call for life outside the mainstream. What evolved was a scene that set the ground work for what was to come in dance music culture worldwide, a rare insight into the secret underground world. It’s the first time this story is told in a motion Picture, included in the film are pioneer dance music DJs and producers, “founding fathers”, its center being Larry Levan, as well as high-profile DJs of today. Opting for a more personal and candid approach, MAESTRO shows the true history of the people through a realistic creative aesthetic. Tracing the underground’s dance origin, MAESTRO brings out a real understanding of this intense lifestyle, and the lives they lived and died for. Written by Anonymous
Length 89 minutes
Actors
Larry Levan | David Mancuso | Frankie Knuckles | Nicky Siano | Francis Grasso | Patricia Field | Keith Haring | François Kevorkian | Louis Vega | Danny Tenaglia | Tony Humphries | Jellybean Benítez | Danny Krivit | Joaquin Joe Claussell | Richard Long | Alex Rosner | Derrick May | Robert Clivillés | José Padilla | Sven Väth | Bob Blank | Chip E. | Kenny Gonzalez