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PATRIA Y VIDA: THE POWER OF MUSIC

Year 2023
Runtime 87 mins
Language Spanish
Subtitles English
Canadian Premiere

Preceded by the short film: IT'S A DATE


In 2021, six rappers sparked a lyrical battle for human rights, as their song "Patria y Vida" became a rallying cry for change throughout Cuba. In retaliation, the Cuban government began to intimidate and even imprison people for the simple act of listening to the song.

While most members of the group were either imprisoned, detained, or threatened with kidnapping, these six brave musicians still managed to create a Grammy-winning, viral phenomenon - without the benefit of radio support, marketing strategies, or a major record label to shield them from the long arm of a repressive government.

A rousing demonstration of what it means to fight for real freedom, PATRIA Y VIDA: THE POWER OF MUSIC is at once incredibly inspiring and devastatingly sad.

Countries

Spain United States
Festivals
Tribeca Film Festival
Director
Beatriz Luengo
Producer
Michael Fux, Gloria Rubin
Screenwriter
Beatriz Luengo, Nerea Crespo
Cinematographer
Horacio Martinez
Editor
Antonio Frutos, Javi Frutos
Music
Alean Imbert
Cast
Gloria Estefan, Yotuel Romero