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. ---- Learn to speak like a film/TV professor! Listen to the ScreenLex podcast: http://www.screenlex.org