Amigo Skate, Cuba

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synopsis

Skateboards are contraband in Cuba, but for 40 years an underground skate culture survived on splintered decks and worn-out wheels. Now, Cuba's renegade skaters are teaming up with a charity group out of Miami that smuggles skateboards into the blockaded country. Their mission - overcome old prejudices and build a skate park in Havana to inspire Cuba's at-risk youth.

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Documentary
1 hr. 12 min.
Opened November 20th, 2020

director

Vanesa Wilkey-Escobar

writer

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synopsis

Skateboards are contraband in Cuba, but for 40 years an underground skate culture survived on splintered decks and worn-out wheels. Now, Cuba's renegade skaters are teaming up with a charity group out of Miami that smuggles skateboards into the blockaded country. Their mission - overcome old prejudices and build a skate park in Havana to inspire Cuba's at-risk youth.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 12 min.
Opened November 20th, 2020

director

Vanesa Wilkey-Escobar

writer