Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles
Apr 21, 2005 · 36m
Director
Joycelyn BejarOverview
This compelling documentary chronicles the lives of Cuban Jews who left Cuba in 1960, after having resided there since the early 1900s. The film deals with the political impact that the Castro regime had on these people, their lives and their culture. It also profiles the community still living there – looking at their fight to maintain closeness to their Jewish roots and practice their Judaism, as well as tracing how they arrived in Cuba. A fascinating and fresh portrait of a little known group in a country fraught with political turmoil.
Cast of Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles
Crew of Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles
About Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles
What is Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles about?
This compelling documentary chronicles the lives of Cuban Jews who left Cuba in 1960, after having resided there since the early 1900s. The film deals with the political impact that the Castro regime had on these people, their lives and their culture. It also profiles the community still living there – looking at their fight to maintain closeness to their Jewish roots and practice their Judaism…
When was Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles released?
Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles was released on April 21, 2005.
How long is Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles?
Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles runs 36 minutes.
Who directed Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles?
Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles was directed by Joycelyn Bejar.
Who is in the cast of Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles?
The cast of Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles includes David Anthony Pizzuto (Narrator).