Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story
“Tells the story of global phenomenon, Lisa Lisa.”
2025•PG-13•1h 28m•5.0•Released
MusicHistoryTV Movie
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.
Director
Tailiah Breon
Writer
Rebecca Murga
Languages
English
Studio
Lifetime
Cast
Jearnest Corchado
Lisa Velez
Bre-Z
Toni Ménage
Isaias Alexander Miranda
Spanador
Eric Diaz
Jellybean
Matt Borlenghi
Barry Conner
Donny Carrington
Rocco
Alijah Kai
Brit
Maurice P. Kerry
Toni's Father
Bryan Arion
Eladio
Angie Martinez
Nurse Rodriguez
Production
Company
Lifetime
Company
GroupM Motion Entertainment
Company
Swirl Films
Producer
Lisa Lisa
Producer
Toni Menage
Producer
Twinkie Byrd
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