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202179 minGdocumentary

Soy Cubana

202179 minGdocumentary

An all-female Cuban quartet travels to the US for their first concert, crossing physical and ideological borders through music.

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An all-female Cuban quartet travels to the US for their first concert, crossing physical and ideological borders through music.

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Jeremy Ungar

Jeremy Ungardirector

Ivaylo Getovdirector

Jeremy Ungar

Jeremy Ungarwriter

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Vocal Vidas, an all-female quartet from Cuba, receives an invitation to perform their first concert in the United States. The event takes place amid significant challenges, reflecting the barriers of distance and ideology. Through their music, the group seeks to connect with audiences and share their experiences. The documentary runs for 79 minutes and was released in 2021.

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