Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes
Synopsis
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Chanan
- Original Title
- Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Chanan
Jean Stubbs, Jonathan Curry
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Stubbs
Producer
Jonathan Curry
Producer
Michael Chanan
Director
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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.
Who stars in Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes?
The principal cast of Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes includes Not specified.
When was Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes released and how long is it?
Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.