The biographical film Vico C, the life of the philosopher, centered on one of the pioneers of Puerto Rican rap, is available in Latin America through Netflix.
The production, filmed entirely in Puerto Rico, premiered in 2017 in cinemas on the island, as well as in the Dominican Republic and the United States. He was also on the Pantaya streaming platform.
The project produced by Piñolywood Studios is a biographical film about the life of singer-songwriter Luis Armando Lozada, better known as Vico C, and nicknamed the “philosopher” for his socially conscious lyrics, often based on his experiences.
Actors Cesar “TNT” Farrait, Armando “Sugar” Lozada, Mariangelie Vélez and Norel-Liz LaTorre with director Eduardo “Transfor” Ortiz, in the center. > Archive / EL VOCERO
Directed by Eduardo “Transfor” Ortiz (Los Domirriqueños), it marked the debut of Luis Armando “Sugar” Lozada Jr., son of Vico C, as his father. Mariangelie Vélez and Cesar ‘TNT’ Farrait are also part of the main cast.