The Cuba Unknown
With the opening of the border in 2016 by US President Barack Obama, Cuba became ground zero for radical change. In a country often defined by oppression, the sport of surfing was illegal until recently. For the hundred or so surfers there, one thing draws them to the water: freedom. This story explores how surfing transformed the lives of Frank and Yaya, the sport's biggest champions in Cuba, and what it means to pursue one's passion against all odds.
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Corey McLean, DirectorDirectorYojani: A Cuba Skate Story
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Tyler DunhamProducerYojani: A Cuba Skate Story
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Nicholas WeismannProducerFor Ahkeem, The Minuteman
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Seth BrownProducerDeus ex Machina, Yojani: A Cuba Skate Story
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Project Type:Documentary
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Genres:Coming of Age, Cultural
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Runtime:15 minutes 10 seconds
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Completion Date:August 5, 2019
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:Cuba
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No