Right On! (1970): Cast
Right On! is a 1970 music documentary directed by Herbert Danska, starring David Nelson, Felipe Luciano and Gylan Kain. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Herbert Danska
- Genres
- Music , History , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Concept East N.Y.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Right On! About?
The premise of Right On! without spoilers.
Filmed on the rooftops of lower Manhattan, this performance film captures the Last Poets delivering 28 numbers adapted from their 1969 Concept‑East Poetry show at New York’s Paperback Theater. The work blends ritual, street theater, soul music and cinema into a striking experience. If you’re ready—Right On; otherwise the film may test you.
Right On! Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- manhattan new york city
- harlem manhattan new york city
- black american
- african american
- jazz music
- struggle
- social issues
- rooftop
- poet
- poetry
- new york city
- ghetto
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- dancing
- blaxploitation
Right On! Cast & Characters
David Nelson leads the cast, with Felipe Luciano and Gylan Kain. Directed by Herbert Danska; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Herbert Danska
- David Nelson as themselves
- Felipe Luciano as themselves
- Gylan Kain as themselves
- Gene Ballard as Drummer
Also Starring in Right On!
· 3 more- Carlos Cuebas Congas
- Gardenia Carter Themselves
- Geoffrey King Themselves
More from Herbert Danska
One more film directed by Herbert Danska: Sweet Love, Bitter.
Right On! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Right On!.
Seen Right On!?
Movies Like Right On!
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Roof Tops of Manhattan, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) and Street Scenes 1970.
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Roof Tops of Manhattan 1935 -
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) 2021 -
Street Scenes 1970 1970 -
Rising Tones Cross 1985 -
Poetry in Motion 1982 -
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! 2006 -
Black Wax 1983 -
A Great Day in Harlem 1994 -
Night Lunch 1975 -
Black Woodstock 1969 -
Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk 2007 -
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB 2009
Right On! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Right On!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Right On!?
Right On! runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Right On! released?
Right On! was released on October 1, 1970.
Who directed Right On!?
Right On! was directed by Herbert Danska.
More films by Herbert Danska Who is in the cast of Right On!?
Right On! stars David Nelson, Felipe Luciano and Gylan Kain, among 7 credited actors.
Does Right On! have a post-credit scene?
No. Right On! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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