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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.

  • Corey McLean, Director
    Director
    Yojani: A Cuba Skate Story
  • Tyler Dunham
    Producer
    Yojani: A Cuba Skate Story
  • Nicholas Weismann
    Producer
    For Ahkeem, The Minuteman
  • Seth Brown
    Producer
    Deus ex Machina, Yojani: A Cuba Skate Story
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Coming of Age, Cultural
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 5, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Cuba
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Corey McLean, Director