From Laventille to Cuba…with Success

Success Stars Pan Sounds, the steel orchestra of Success Laventille Secondary School visited Havana, Cuba for 10 days in 2015. This historic visit heralded the start of the Trinidad and Tobago-Cuba Educational and Cultural Exchange. The 40-member entourage encountered the buoyant, effervescent and undaunted spirit of the Cuban people. As they travelled the aged, worn, faded but well woven tapestry of Cuba’s rich culture it beckoned them to share their gifted musical talents with an appreciative Cuban audience.

  • Nicholas Cumberbatch
    Director
  • Oliver Roopsingh
    Director
  • Esuyemi Ogunbanke
    Writer
  • Nicholas Cumberbatch
    Producer
  • Hamida Baksh
    Producer
  • Robert Hernandez
    Producer
  • John Julien
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    43 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 16, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    65,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Trinidad and Tobago
  • Country of Filming:
    Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Trinidad and Tobago - Cuba Educational and Cultural Exchange
    Port-of-Spain
    Trinidad and Tobago
    September 27, 2023
    Trinidad Film Festival
    Official selection
Distribution Information
  • Trinidad and Tobago-Cuba Educational and Cultural Exchange
    Distributor
    Country: Trinidad and Tobago
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Video on Demand, Pay Per View
Director - Nicholas Cumberbatch, Oliver Roopsingh