Private Project

To The King's Beat

Look inside the world of a Cuban Rastafarian who dreams to captivate a universal audience through his love for music despite all the odds.

  • John F. Martinez
    Director
    The Profound Moment - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2287030/?ref_=tt_ov_dr
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Al son del Rey
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 12 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 29, 2016
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Cuba
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    HD
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - John F. Martinez

Artist, Screenwriter and Filmmaker

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Director Statement

A Wonderful Accident

The documentary about the main character happened simply by accident. I originally traveled to Cuba to help family members in recovery efforts after Hurricane Matthew. What I encountered instead was the story of my cousin and his love for music.
The goal of this film became the performer's passion, which inspired me. I wasn’t sure how this film was going to carry out until I heard Mayun’s powerful lyrics. This film and its people touched my heart by the relentless passion for life above all.