A 75-minute documentary recounts filmmaker Juan Carlos Zaldívar's transition from a critical 13-year-old in Cuba to a Marielito fleeing to Miami.
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A 75-minute documentary recounts filmmaker Juan Carlos Zaldívar's transition from a critical 13-year-old in Cuba to a Marielito fleeing to Miami.
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Juan Carlos Zaldívar was 13 years old during the 1980 Mariel boatlift. He jeered at those leaving Cuba for Miami. Within weeks, he joined them as a Marielito, crossing the treacherous Florida Straits with his family. "90 Miles," directed by Zaldívar, chronicles his family's struggle to adapt to life in the United States after their arrival. The film incorporates personal reflections, family photos, and news clips to depict the challenges faced by Cuban exiles and the cultural shifts across generations.
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Why Watch
- See Zaldívar's personal story of leaving Cuba.
- Meet the Marielitos and their struggles in Miami.
- Find out how history shaped family dynamics.
Did You Know
- 90 Miles won the Best Documentary award at the New York International Latino Film Festival in 2001.
- The film was filmed over eight years, with visits to Cuba in 1998 and 1999.
- Zaldívar's father struggled with depression after moving to the U.S., feeling a sense of failure.
- The film premiered on PBS in 2003 as part of the P.O.V. series.
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Who directed the documentary 90 Miles?
90 Miles was written and directed by Juan Carlos Zaldívar.
What awards did 90 Miles win?
90 Miles won the Best Documentary award at the New York International Latino Film Festival and two awards at the Havana Film Festival in 2001.
How long is the documentary 90 Miles?
90 Miles has a duration of 75 minutes.
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