Adventure Divas -- Cuba: Paradox Found
Brief Synopsis
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Writer/editor/traveler Holly Morris ventures to Cuba and finds a kaleidoscope of colors, textures, people and politics. The special highlights the work, culture, vision and individualism of several Cuban divas, including three young women who compose the rap group Instincto -- Iramis, Dori and Janet
Cast & Crew
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Holly Morris
Director
Holly Morris
Host
Emelia Machado
Carilda Olivar Labra
Gloria Rolando
Assata Shakur
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Aunt Flo Inc
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Writer/editor/traveler Holly Morris ventures to Cuba and finds a kaleidoscope of colors, textures, people and politics. The special highlights the work, culture, vision and individualism of several Cuban divas, including three young women who compose the rap group Instincto -- Iramis, Dori and Janet; Lizette Vila, a producer and host of a television interview program; documentary filmmaker Gloria Rolando; Assata Shakur, the former JoAnne Chesimard, an American Black Panther leader who fled to Cuba two decades ago; poet Carilda Olivar Labra; and santerma priestess Emelia Machado. Morris also takes time to fish and visit a collective farm.
Director
Holly Morris
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Aunt Flo Inc
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
