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Miss Angela

202693 minGdocumentary

Angela Alvarez, a 91-year-old Cuban-American singer-songwriter, shares her lifetime of songs and the challenges she faced in bringing them to the world.

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Miss Angela

2026• 93 minG

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Angela Alvarez, a 91-year-old Cuban-American singer-songwriter, shares her lifetime of songs and the challenges she faced in bringing them to the world.

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Lloyd Stantondirector

Paul Toogooddirector

Angela Alvarezcast

Andy Garcia

Andy Garciacast

Carlos José Alvarezcast

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The remarkable story of 91 year old Cuban-American singer-songwriter Angela Alvarez who's lifetime of songs were nearly lost to the world. An inspiring tale of love, loss, struggle but ultimately triumph, 'Miss Angela' is a story 75 years in the making. 🎬 Director: Lloyd Stanton, Paul toogood 🍿 Year: 2021 🎭 Genre: Documentary, Music, Independent © 2021 – All Rights Reserved 🔥 More documentaries ➤ ✔️ More movies ➤

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