Private Project

CUBA - The Dance of Memory

Location - Cuba. Our subject is Jossie Alonso, who lives amidst her memories in a stunning old Havana home. The objective was to discover and share with the rest of the world the eclectic mix of dance in Havana - so much more exists than just the vibrant, bold scene of samba. We could not have had a lovelier subject. In her 80's now, Jossie trained as a dancer many years ago, and her incredible house is a magnet for dancers and filmmakers alike. As she says in the film, when she sees the young dancers in her house, she remembers "many things, good things" about her youth in Cuba. The house is beautiful, and evocative, filled with wonderful light.

  • Joe McNally
    Director
  • Lynn DelMastro
    Producer
  • Jennifer Spellman
    Producer
  • Talia Bustamante
    Producer
  • Jossie Alonso
    Key Cast
  • Cythia Villalonga
    Key Cast
    "Dancer"
  • Daniela Gomez Perez
    Key Cast
    "Dancer"
  • Gabriela Lugo
    Key Cast
    "Dancer"
  • Keyvin Martinez
    Key Cast
    "Dancer"
  • Yanlis Abreu Gonzalez
    Key Cast
    "Dancer"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2018
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Cuba
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    35mm
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Joe McNally

Joe McNally is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning photographer and filmmaker whose prolific career includes assignments in 70 countries. McNally won the first Alfred Eisenstaedt Award for Journalistic Impact for a LIFE coverage titled, “The Panorama of War.” McNally has been honored numerous times by Communication Arts, PDN, Graphis, American Photo, POY, and The World Press Photo Foundation. McNally is masterful at lighting and his vast storytelling experience stems from assignment work for legendary publications such as LIFE and National Geographic. He is known for his large production work and also directing numerous short films and narratives

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