Return to Cuba Life in Cuba After Castro
After 18 years living in Italy, Barbara Ramos returns to live in Cuba, her homeland. In the town of Santa Clara and through the projects of family and friends, she discovers what has changed, what hasn't, and what will likely never change in her country.
Shot over a period of three years - the time it took Barbara to build her dream house - RETURN TO CUBA chronicles her life after Fidel Castro's era, in the wake of Raul Castro's liberal reforms and the reconciliation with the United States of America.
A light-hearted yet energetic movie, RETURN TO CUBA demonstrates that finding happiness is possible again in today's Cuba!
Running Time
79 mins
Year
2016
Kanopy ID
4405237
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Comments (2)
This was good to see and know that my black face and all knowing is part of what make Cuba what it is today
Interesting -Strong family ties will help one cope with adversities and keep hope alive.