WALKING THE CUBAN TIGHTROPE Screening Resources
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WALKING THE CUBAN TIGHTROPE
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WALKING THE CUBAN TIGHTROPE
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Additional Resources
Cuban Studies at the University of Florida
Visit this site to learn about and experience Cuba through visual galleries of unique historical photographs and photo essays, filmed oral interviews, and links to specially selected treasures from UF’s vast library collections and private archives on Cuba.
Timeline of U.S. - Cuba Relations
Since Fidel Castro’s ascent to power in 1959, U.S.-Cuba ties have endured a nuclear crisis, a long U.S. economic embargo, and persistent political hostilities. The diplomatic relationship thawed under President Barack Obama, but many restrictions have since been renewed.
Guantanamera: A Poem and a Song
Participants will research and analyze the famous Cuban folk song, “Guantanamera.” The song was made famous by Pete Seeger with lyrics from a poem by José Martí, and draw comparisons between the artists and discover the revolutionary history shared by the two men.
Cuban Research Institute
The Cuban Research Institute (CRI) at Florida International University (FIU) encourages original research and interdisciplinary teaching, organizes extracurricular activities, collaborates with other academic units working in Cuban and Cuban American studies, and promotes the development of library holdings and collections on Cuba and its diaspora.
Translating Cuba
A compilation of translations of Cuban bloggers, independent journalists and human rights activists, primarily writing from the island.
Biography.com - José Martí
Poet and journalist José Martí spent his short life fighting for Cuban independence.
The four principals in the film:
Ramses Morales Izquierdo, Creator
Website dedicated to the artistic works of award-winning Cuban editorial cartoonist and illustrator Ramses Morales Izquierdo.
PBS SoCal - Lillian Guerra
Historian Lillian Guerra Articles
Oslo Freedom Forum - Laritza Diversent
Laritza Diversent: Cuban lawyer, independent journalist, and human rights defender, executive director of Cubalex, a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance to Cuban citizens and advocates for human rights and democracy.