Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes (2019)
A film about the elements – hurricanes and rain, the sea and the earth. About a fishing port on the north coast of Cuba which has seen better days. About the effects of climate across the centuries in a Caribbean island sucked into global markets for its commodity crops. How sugar changed the landscape, through deforestation and soil exhaustion. About the collapse of sugar and the encroachment of a new commodity market – tourism. About the growing threat from climate change, and the move towards reforestation, ecotourism and sustainable farming.
Director: Michael Chanan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: December 10, 2019
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes about?
- A film about the elements – hurricanes and rain, the sea and the earth. About a fishing port on the north coast of Cuba which has seen better days. About the effects of climate across the centuries in a Caribbean island sucked into global markets for its commodity crops. How sugar changed the landscape, through deforestation and soil exhaustion. About the collapse of sugar and the encroachment of a new commodity market – tourism. About the growing threat from climate change, and the move towards reforestation, ecotourism and sustainable farming.
- Who directed Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes?
- Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes was directed by Michael Chanan.
- How long is Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes?
- Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes?
- Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes is a Documentary film.