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Set in a Cuban ghetto, this documentary explores the coming-of-age of three poor young rappers struggling to make social change and save their futures through lyrics instead of violence. East of Havana Reviews: "EAST OF HAVANA is the real deal....There's no phony urgency. The filmmakers are mainly interested in hearing the music and learning about the musician's compelling personal stories."-- Matt Zoller Seitz, New York Times
This is the only Emilia Menocal video. Stars also making their debut in this video: Jauretsi Saizabitoria. East of Havana | Orig Year | 2007 | | CD Universe Part number | 7376842 | | Release Date | New East of Havana TR release date | | Rating | Not Rated | | Running Time | 1 Minutes | | Movie Details | Color |
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