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Running time. 82 minutes. Language. English. East of Havana is a 2006 documentary film co-produced by South African actress Charlize Theron. The film features three young Cuban rappers: Soandry, Magyori, and Mikki and centers on their experiences in the Cuban underground hip hop scene.
- Jauretsi Saizarbitoria, Emilia Menocal
- English
- Fernando Villena
- Charlize Theron, Juan Carlos Saizarbitoria, Meagan Riley-Grant, Clark Peterson
This documentary focuses on Cuban hip-hop group El Cartel, composed of rappers Soandry, Magyori and Mikki Flow. They have helped organize the International Festival of Rap Cubano, the nation's...
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- Documentary
- Jauretsi Saizarbitoria, Emilia Menocal
East of Havana. East of Havana is a blunt, unflinching close-up on the lives of three young rappers compelled to address their generation's future from the confines of a Cuban ghetto. Soandry, Magyori, and Mikki are the defacto leaders of Cuba's rebellious underground hip hop movement.
"East of Havana" is the real deal. Directed by Jauretsi Saizarbitoria and Emilia Menocal, it's a nonfiction feature about young Cuban rappers exercising the artist's prerogative to tell the truth in a country that muzzles free speech. -The New York Times
East of Havana. NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Emilia Menocal, Jauretsi Saizarbitoria. Documentary. Not Rated. 1h 22m. By Matt Zoller Seitz. Feb. 1, 2007. So much of American pop thrives on...
Feb 2, 2007 · Los Angeles Times. East of Havana is a rare glimpse of everyday life in Cuba, where big questions and obstacles confront the rappers at seemingly every turn. Some of their lyrical criticism of the government is downright brave.
East of Havana is a blunt, unflinching close-up on the lives of three young rappers compelled to address their generation's future from the confines of a Cuban ghetto. Soandry, Magyori, and Mikki are the defacto leaders of Cuba's rebellious underground hip hop movement. Possessing the undeniable talent and charisma of pop icons, these fearless performers push self-expression to its sharpest ...
