The Cuba Media Project
The Americas Media Initiative provides an opportunity for independent Cuban filmmakers to showcase their work in the United States. Their films provide intimate snapshots of the people of Cuba and the rich texture of daily life there.
The Cuba Media Project series includes the following titles:
A Bridge Over the RiverProfiles Lency, a man who lives in Cuba's central mountains who has a creative solution to all of life's daily problems there.
ElenaFollows several residents in the 'Elena' building, located in Central Havana, over a three-year period.
Major Leagues?Profiles members of the Cuban National women's baseball team, who pursue their passion in a society filled with machismo and prejudice.
MasksIn the macho world of Cuban culture, Margot and Roxana stand out-they are two of the country's best-known drag queens.
The Singular Story of Unlucky JuanA comprehensive, accessible examination of the particularities of the Cuban economy.
TierralismoAn in-depth portrait of a Cuban agricultural collective that has drawn international acclaim for its sustainable practices.
Zone of SilenceFive Cuban intellectuals discuss censorship as a historical, political and social phenomenon.
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