Libertad: The Dark Untold Story of Castro's Cuba
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Libertad: The Dark Untold Story of Castro's Cuba (Freedom)
The film Libertad was released in the year 2000 and received critical acclaim after theatrical showings in Florida and Los Angeles.
) is captured, accused of being in the CIA and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Labeled a Political, he is abused and tortured for years and then mysteriously released. Fearful for his life and re-imprisonment he plans a second escape with a group of friends. Armed with heroic passion, they flee the island on a homemade raft. Their goal to reach the United States. Instead they find terror at sea and their quest for freedom becomes a quest for survival. This film is inspired on true events.
Between 1980 and 2000, it is estimated that more than 100,000 Cubans have lost their lives in the Florida Straits in their quest for freedom.
, Tony Pacheco, Carlos Velazquez and Yeni Alvarez. Written and Directed by Norton Rodriguez. Produced by Neil Leff and Mario Ortiz. In English w/ Spanish subtitles.
The film Libertad was released in the year 2000 and received critical acclaim after theatrical showings in Florida and Los Angeles.
Plot
After a failed attempt to escape the oppressive regime in Cuba, a young artist (Oscar TorreOscar Torre
Oscar Torre is a Miami born actor best known for his breakout role in Cane on CBS where he played the role of Santo alongside an all-star cast that included Jimmy Smits, Rita Moreno, Nestor Carbonell, and Hector Elizondo. He also garnered rave reviews for his comedic performance in the Lionsgate...
) is captured, accused of being in the CIA and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Labeled a Political, he is abused and tortured for years and then mysteriously released. Fearful for his life and re-imprisonment he plans a second escape with a group of friends. Armed with heroic passion, they flee the island on a homemade raft. Their goal to reach the United States. Instead they find terror at sea and their quest for freedom becomes a quest for survival. This film is inspired on true events.
Between 1980 and 2000, it is estimated that more than 100,000 Cubans have lost their lives in the Florida Straits in their quest for freedom.
Cast
Starring: Oscar TorreOscar Torre
Oscar Torre is a Miami born actor best known for his breakout role in Cane on CBS where he played the role of Santo alongside an all-star cast that included Jimmy Smits, Rita Moreno, Nestor Carbonell, and Hector Elizondo. He also garnered rave reviews for his comedic performance in the Lionsgate...
, Tony Pacheco, Carlos Velazquez and Yeni Alvarez. Written and Directed by Norton Rodriguez. Produced by Neil Leff and Mario Ortiz. In English w/ Spanish subtitles.