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The Casa Bacardi Film Festival seeks to highlight the experiences of Cuban exiles and members of the Cuban-American community. Specifically, the festival seeks to capture the unique events of these individuals via the medium of filmmaking. Ultimately, its purpose is to promote the inherent creativity of those willing to share their works and to recognize the accomplishments of those living in or influenced by the Cuban Diaspora. (Note: Submissions must encompass topics that focus on this area) Possible submissions genres may include, but are not limited to:
For additional information or details contact Eugene Pons at iccas@miami.edu.
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS NOVEMBER 12, 2006
“En Nombre de la Libertad - La Historia de Bahia de Cochinos” The
story of the Bay of Pigs invasion, detailing moments about the
Castro regime, the organizations involved during the planning
of the invasion, and issues that resulted after the invasion.
The documentary is supported by vintage footage of events and
with detailed interviews of many participants and key principles.
In Spanish, 60 minutes “Guevara: anatomía de un Mito” For
many Ernesto Guevara is a legendary myth, but for others he
is a the embodiment of a nightmare. This documentary presents
various testimonials of many of the men that associated and
knew Guevara during 1955 to 1967. It details the interactions
they had with this Argentinean guerrilla and the many attitudes
behind the person and the myth. In
Spanish with English subtitles, 70 minutes “The Cuban Americans” Like
a cultural cafe cubano, the cuisine, customs and celebrations
of Cuba have infused the American sensibility with a highly
charged dose of flavor. The Cuban Americans paints a warm loving
picture of the Cuban experience in America with memories of
the people, places and events that bond families and communities.
Andy Garcia, Maria Conchita Alonso, Bob Vila, and other entertainers,
educators, religious and community leaders and others provide
personal commentary exploring the diversity of this unique American
experience in this engaging documentary. In
English with Spanish subtitles, 90 minutes
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