Pedro Ruiz: Coming Home (2011)

Pedro Ruiz: Coming Home chronicles the dancer and choreographer's journey back to his native Cuba to become the first Cuban-American to choreograph a work with a Cuban dance company. The documentary witnesses the creation of Ruiz's extraordinary work, Horizonte (Horizons), and profiles the dancers of Danza Contemporanea de Cuba who bring it to life. It follows Ruiz from Havana back to his home town, Santa Clara, for emotional reunions with old friends and family. After an intimate portrait of creation and a new window into life in Cuba, the film follows the dance back to New York, where Danza Contemporanea performs at the Joyce Theater.

Director: Julie Cohen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pedro Ruiz: Coming Home about?
Pedro Ruiz: Coming Home chronicles the dancer and choreographer's journey back to his native Cuba to become the first Cuban-American to choreograph a work with a Cuban dance company. The documentary witnesses the creation of Ruiz's extraordinary work, Horizonte (Horizons), and profiles the dancers of Danza Contemporanea de Cuba who bring it to life. It follows Ruiz from Havana back to his home town, Santa Clara, for emotional reunions with old friends and family. After an intimate portrait of creation and a new window into life in Cuba, the film follows the dance back to New York, where Danza Contemporanea performs at the Joyce Theater.
Who directed Pedro Ruiz: Coming Home?
Pedro Ruiz: Coming Home was directed by Julie Cohen.
How long is Pedro Ruiz: Coming Home?
Pedro Ruiz: Coming Home has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Pedro Ruiz: Coming Home?
Pedro Ruiz: Coming Home is a Documentary film.
Where was Pedro Ruiz: Coming Home produced?
Pedro Ruiz: Coming Home was produced in United States of America.