Chico and the People (1992)
For another view of the Lower East Side, Kowalski’s Chico and the People offers a glimpse of the homeless population in Tompkins Square Park. This short documents the live recording of the soundtrack for Kowalski’s documentary Rock Soup, featuring jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman performing among a group of homeless people at the park.
Director: Lech Kowalski
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Chico Freeman as Self |
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Ricky Sebastian as Self |
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David Ironside as Self |
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Sergio Brandao as Self |
| Directing | Lech Kowalski | Director |