East of Havana

2006, 82 min, Color, HD video
In Spanish with English subtitles
Los Angeles Premiere

Directed By: Jauretsi Saizarbitoria,
Emilia Menocal
Screenwriters: Jauretsi Saizarbitoria, Emilia Menocal
Writers: Jauretsi Saizarbitoria, Emilia Menocal
Producers: Charlize Theron, Juan Carlos Saizarbitoria, Clark Peterson, Meagan Riley-Grant
Cinematographer: Christophe Lanzenberg
Editor: Fernando Villena
Music: Paul Heck, Federico Fong
Featuring: Soandres Del Rio Ferrer, Magyori Martinez Veitia, Michel "Mikki Flow" Hermida

Calling themselves “El Cartel,” a trio of underground rappers in Cuba struggle to get their music heard while bypassing the official government-sanctioned music industry. Growing by word of mouth thanks to their electrifying performances, they put all of their energy into creating a music festival, even as government officials and Hurricane Charley close in. Full of their spirited music, which mixes loping beats with hot salsa horns, East of Havana is an inspiring reminder that the creative drive cannot be stopped.

Screening Schedule

Date Time Venue Tickets  Sun, Jun 25 9:45 pm Mann Festival Theatre $10  Thu, Jun 29 10:00 pm The Majestic Crest Theatre $10  Sat, Jul 1 4:45 pm Laemmle Sunset 5 $10

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