
Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story
Music · History · TV Movie
Overview
15-year-old Puerto Rican Lisa Velez overcomes sexism, racism, and breast cancer to become Latin pop pioneer behind hits like "Can You Feel The Beat," inspiring generations of Latina artists.
Top Cast


Jearnest Corchado
Jearnest Corchado
Lisa Velez
Jearnest Corchado
Lisa Velez


Bre-Z
Bre-Z
Toni Ménage
Bre-Z
Toni Ménage


Isaias Alexander Miranda
Isaias Alexander Miranda
Spanador
Isaias Alexander Miranda
Spanador


Eric Diaz
Eric Diaz
Jellybean
Eric Diaz
Jellybean


Matt Borlenghi
Matt Borlenghi
Barry Conner
Matt Borlenghi
Barry Conner


Donny Carrington
Donny Carrington
Rocco
Donny Carrington
Rocco
Alijah Kai
Alijah Kai
Brit
Alijah Kai
Brit


Maurice P. Kerry
Maurice P. Kerry
Toni's Father
Maurice P. Kerry
Toni's Father


Bryan Arion
Bryan Arion
Eladio
Bryan Arion
Eladio


Angie Martinez
Angie Martinez
Nurse Rodriguez
Angie Martinez
Nurse Rodriguez
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