Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles (2005)

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.

Director: Joycelyn Bejar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 36 min
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Language: Español
Original Language: en
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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, 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.
Who directed Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles?
Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles was directed by Joycelyn Bejar.
Who stars in Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles?
Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles stars David Anthony Pizzuto.
How long is Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles?
Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles has a runtime of 36m (36 minutes).
What genre is Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles?
Cuba: Beyond the Pearl of the Antilles is a Documentary film.