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Jubanos: The Jews of Cuba
- Directed and Produced by: Milos S. Silber
- Language: Spanish with English subtitles
Synopsis
Cuba is known for its revolutionary leaders, communism, cigars, and 50's cars. However, religion does not define this small island. When the Cuban Revolution hit in 1961, religion was banned, leaving the Cuban Jewish Community struggling to sustain itself for nearly three decades. Jubanos: The Jews of Cuba, tells the humbling story of the 1500 Jews who remained in the country despite the difficulties. With exclusive interviews from members of the scattered Jewish community, this documentary explores how the new generation re-learned what so many had previously forgotten. The journey to rediscovering and reviving Jewish life raises questions about faith, sustenance, strength, and the future, which the Cuban Jews continue to face up until today.
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Awards
- Bechol Lashon Media Award, USA, 2010
Festivals
- Finchley Synagogue, London, 2011
- Detroit Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2011
- Toronto Jewish Film Festival, Canada, 2011
- The East Bay International Jewish Film Festival, 2011
- Jewish Eye Film Festival, Israel, 2011
- NY Sephardic Film Festival, USA, 2011
- Miami Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2011
- Vancouver Jewish Film Festival, Canada, 2010
- KJ Temple, USA, 2010
- Sao Paulo Jewish Film Festival, Brazil, 2010
- Bechol Lashon Annual Conference, SF, USA, 2010
Educational
- Cockfosters Learning Centre, UK
- AIJGS Conference, USA
- Harvard University
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Miami
- University of Oklahoma
- Skirball Cultural Center, LA
- Duke University
- American Jewish University
- Wesleyan University
Press and Links
Brazilian-born filmmaker Milos Silber of New York took the film award for "Jubanos: The Jews of Cuba." The independent documentary, now set for an international distribution, tells the history of Jews on the island nation before and after the advent of communism.
For the entire review, check: http://www.bechollashon.org/media/press_releases/5-22-2010.php
"A fascinating, moving portrait of a community and country that has been largely erased from public view.”
Andrew Esensten, Program Coordinator
Be’chol Lashon / In Every Tongue
Institute for Jewish & Community Research
USA
