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201660 minPGdocumentary

Craving Cuba

201660 minPGdocumentary

Sixty minutes examine bi-cultural identity through the experiences of Cuban-Americans and their complex ties to Cuba.

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Zuzy Martin Lynch

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Sixty minutes examine bi-cultural identity through the experiences of Cuban-Americans and their complex ties to Cuba.

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Rick Lynchdirector

Zuzy Martin Lynchdirector

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Cuban-Americans share personal stories of their lives and connections to Cuba. The film captures their experiences, reflecting on family ties and cultural identity. Interviews reveal the complexity of emotions surrounding the island. Through these narratives, the film presents the challenges and triumphs faced by Cuban-Americans in understanding their heritage and maintaining relationships with their homeland. "Craving Cuba" runs for 60 minutes and was released in 2016.

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