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Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango (2015): Ratings

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Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango is a 2015 documentary directed by Dom Pedro. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
award nomination
1
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Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Dom Pedro
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango About?

The premise of Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango without spoilers.

"Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango" explores the surprising origins of this iconic dance. Director Dom Pedro traces tango's heritage back to central Africa and the Kongo Kingdom, uncovering a rich and often overlooked history. The documentary combines vibrant musical performances with insights from experts and personal stories from tango enthusiasts and historians across Latin America and Europe. It reveals the significant and profound impact of African rhythms on the development of tango's distinctive style.

Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • tango
  • argentina
  • african roots
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Crew

The Director of Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango

Directed by Dom Pedro.

Ratings

Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

Awards

Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango Awards & Nominations

Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

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Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango FAQ: Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango?

Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango released?

Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango was released on August 14, 2015.

Who directed Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango?

Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango was directed by Dom Pedro.

How is Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango rated?

Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango has 7.2/10 on IMDb and 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Was Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango nominated for any awards?

Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango have a post-credit scene?

No. Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango in?

The original language of Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango is Spanish.

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