Los Ultimos Judios de Guantanamo (virtual)

There are a little over 200,000 people who live in Guantanamo, roughly 50 of whom are Jewish. In 1991, the Cuban government repealed its ban on religious practice, making it possible for people of all faiths to practice publicly. This film follows two octogenarians, Fortuna and Lidia, having their Bat-Mitzvah. They share their feelings of trepidation and awe at the looming ceremony. All of this is set within Guantanamo as we watch horses and buggies drive by and children playing soccer in the streets.
WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: Another peek into an almost forgotten Jewish community. Our first movie ever from Cuba!

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YEAR: 2024
RUN TIME: 13 Minutes
LANGUAGE(S): Spanish
SUBTITLES: English subtitles
PREMIERE STATUS: Southwest premiere

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DIRECTOR(S):Yael Bridge

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