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	ON THE OCCASION OF PRESIDENT’S OBAMA HISTORIC VISIT TO CUBA,
PRAGDA HIGHLIGHTS ITS FANTASTIC COLLECTION OF FILMS ABOUT
THE ISLAND.  

	They are an essential teaching resource for International
Relations, Latin American and Hispanic Studies, American Studies,
and Spanish Language Studies. 

	Order any of the films at 10% OFF! Use code “CUBA" at checkout.
Offer is valid until March 21, 11:59pm EST. 

	THE TRAVEL AGENT 

	“The Travel Agent is a tribute to the dignity of the Cuban people,
always ready to face the storm with a smile.” – Niccolò Bruna,
Director 

	From her tiny office overlooking the U.S. Interests Section, 58-year
old Lourdes counsels thousands of Cubans seeking a U.S. travel visa.
She coaches them on answering tricky questions, fine-tuning their
stories so they have a better chance of succeeding. After a long
wait, Lourdes own interview is set. Her dream to visit her dying
mother, who emigrated during the sixties, has never been so close.
Will she be able to travel and finally overturn her destiny of forced
separation? 

	Read more and order The Travel Agent here:
https://pragda.com/film/the-travel-agent/ 

	THE CUBAN WIVES 

	“Reveals also a story of love and struggle to affirm
justice.”  CINE MAGAZINE ONLINE 

	The Cuban Wives reveals the compelling and tragic story of the five
Cuban intelligence agents who were arrested in the United States in
1998. Their crime: an attempt to protect their country from the
terrorist attacks of paramilitary organizations operating from Miami.
It is important now more than ever to take a look at this thorough
and captivating documentary in order to understand the relationship
between the U.S. and Cuba. 

	Read more and order The Cuban
Wives here: https://pragda.com/film/the-cuban-wives/ 

	YOANI’S TRIP 

	“The film explores with vigor the endless contradictions that
surround the Cuban regime.”  Bruno Carmelo, ADORO CINEMA 

	For the first time since the Cuban Revolution, Cubans have the
opportunity to travel abroad and come back without the governments
permission in 2013. Yoani Sánchez, the Cuban blogger who gained fame
and international awards reporting on her daily life in Cuba and
harshly criticizing socialism, was one of the first to travel. This
insightful documentary follows her trip. 

	Read more and order Yoani’s
Trip here: https://pragda.com/film/yoanis-trip/ 

	HORIZONS 

	“Horizontes may seem transparently clear, but hidden throughout
are a number of the defining paradoxes of the Cuban socialist
myth.” – Von Giorgia del Don, CINEUROPA 

	Alicia Alonsos splendor still radiates throughout the world of ballet
today. Even now at the age of ninety, she continues to encourage the
dreams of young dancers who seek to follow her footsteps. Through her
disciples’ aspirations and relentless perseverance, the character
of the Prima Ballerina Assoluta gradually comes to light: her fragile
appearance being rapidly overshadowed by her youthful mindset and
passion. 

	Read more and
order Horizons here: https://pragda.com/film/horizons/ 

	LOOKING FOR FIDEL 

	“Provides needed balance. Stone’s documentary is a fascinating
watch.”  Tim Pelzer, PEOPLE´S WORLD 

	In Looking for Fidel, Academy Award-winning director and producer
Oliver Stone discusses why Cuba has dealt so harshly with those it
considers a threat. The film includes provocative conversations in
which the Cuban leader offers his views about the state of the world,
President Bush, the war in Iraq, and other major international
issues. 

	Read more and order Looking for
Fidel here: https://pragda.com/film/looking-for-fidel/ 

	BARACOA 

	“A biography of Cuba as an island.”  ARIZONA INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL 

	Baracoa prevails half a millennium from the day in which Christopher
Columbus planted the Parra Cross on its shore. Cubas initial capital,
Baracoa knew of few splendorous years and as centuries passed, was
kept isolated from the rest of the island. Baracoa is peculiar in its
geography, its history, and the spirit of its current inhabitants.
This film is about them. 

	Read more and order Baracoa here: https://pragda.com/film/baracoa/


	Bring the conversation into your classroom. Widen the impact of
these films by creating a film series or by organizing a Q&A with the
director after a screening. Contact us at [log in to unmask] and
we’ll help you out! 

	ABOUT PRAGDA 

	PRAGDA is a cultural initiative that specializes in offering Latin
American and Spanish films of educational interest for students,
instructors and librarians. To learn more, visit www.pragda.com.



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