Right On!

Synopsis

Filmed on the rooftops of lower Manhattan, this performance film features the original Last Poets performing 28 numbers adapted from their legendary Concept-East Poetry appearance at New York's Paperback Theater in 1969. Described as “a conspiracy of ritual, street theater, soul music and cinema."

CAST

Herbert Danska

Director

Gylan Kain

Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')

Felipe Luciano

Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')

David Nelson

Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')

Carlos Cuebas

Congas

Gene Ballard

Drummer

Gardenia Carter

Self

Geoffrey King

Self

Herbert Danska

Director

Gylan Kain

Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')

Felipe Luciano

Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')

David Nelson

Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets')

Carlos Cuebas

Congas

Gene Ballard

Drummer

Gardenia Carter

Self

Geoffrey King

Self