TropiCola


1h 36m 1997

Brief Synopsis

A glimpse into contemporary Cuban life -- the film asks how Cubans can survive in a dollar economy, where their native Tropicola will always exist in a market dominated by Coca-cola. The older generation remember the revolution and have more concern for the old ideals, while the younger generation s

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Synopsis

A glimpse into contemporary Cuban life -- the film asks how Cubans can survive in a dollar economy, where their native Tropicola will always exist in a market dominated by Coca-cola. The older generation remember the revolution and have more concern for the old ideals, while the younger generation struggle between patriotism and the desire to escape economic malaise.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1997

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States March 1999

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 27 - February 7, 1999.

Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival March 4-14, 1999.

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Released in United States 1997

Released in United States March 1999 (Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival March 4-14, 1999.)

Released in United States 1999 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 27 - February 7, 1999.)