Elián
Apr 21, 2017 · 1h 48m
Director
Tim Golden, Ross McDonnellOverview
The story of Elián Gonzalez, a five-year-old Cuban boy plucked from the Florida Straits, and how the fight for his future changed the course of U.S.-Cuba relations. Featuring personal testimony, interviews, and a news archive, this documentary recounts Elián’s remarkable rescue on Thanksgiving Day in 1999, after his mother and 10 others fleeing Cuba perished at sea, and the custody battle between the boy’s Cuban father and his Miami-based relatives.
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Cast of Elián
Crew of Elián
Tim GoldenDirector, Writer
Ross McDonnellDirector, Director of Photography- Trevor BirneyProducer
Maiken BairdExecutive Producer- Amy EntelisExecutive Producer
Alex GibneyExecutive Producer- McKenzie StubbertOriginal Music Composer
- Michael J. PalmerEditor
- Hannah VanderlanEditor
- Oisin KearneyAssociate Producer
- Jenny KuboSupervising Producer
- Courtney SextonSupervising Producer
- Chloe DalzellSound Editor
- Evelio Manfred Gay SalinasSound Recordist
- Aaron O'NeillSound Re-Recording Mixer
About Elián
What is Elián about?
The story of Elián Gonzalez, a five-year-old Cuban boy plucked from the Florida Straits, and how the fight for his future changed the course of U.S.-Cuba relations. Featuring personal testimony, interviews, and a news archive, this documentary recounts Elián’s remarkable rescue on Thanksgiving Day in 1999, after his mother and 10 others fleeing Cuba perished at sea, and the custody battle…
When was Elián released?
Elián was released on April 21, 2017.
Where can I watch Elián?
Elián is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Elián?
Elián runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Who directed Elián?
Elián was directed by Tim Golden and Ross McDonnell.
Who is in the cast of Elián?
The cast of Elián includes Elián Gonzalez (Himself), Raúl Esparza (Narrator (voice)), Fidel Castro (himself) and Juan Miguel González Quintana (himself).
Is Elián on Netflix?
No, Elián is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.