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2017140 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Habaneros

2017140 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Archival footage and interviews reveal Havana's history, covering key events from the abolition of slavery to Fidel Castro's revolution.

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Archival footage and interviews reveal Havana's history, covering key events from the abolition of slavery to Fidel Castro's revolution.

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Julien Temple

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Havana pulses with the rhythms of son cubano, salsa, and jazz in Julien Temple's documentary, Habaneros. The film combines archive footage, animations, and interviews with local residents and experts to recount key events in the city’s history. It covers the abolition of slavery, the Spanish-American War, and General Batista's dictatorship, culminating in Fidel Castro's revolution. As the narrative unfolds, locals share their hopes regarding President Obama’s easing of sanctions while acknowledging the uncertainties facing their future.

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