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Ruben Blades Is Not My Name

Mar 18, 2018 | IMDB 6.4

84 min Watch Now

Documentary

The story of one of Latin America's most beloved singer-songwriters in a journey across his 50-year career. In an intimate way, the film gives us a chance to get to know the artist, his music, and the stories behind them.

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Sting, Rubén Blades, Paul Simon, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Residente

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