East of Havana
Jauretsi Saizarbitoria & Emilia menocal
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Plot Summary
East of Havana is a blunt, unflinching close-up on the lives of three young rappers compelled to address their generation's future from the confines of a Cuban ghetto. Soandry, Magyori, and Mikki are the defacto leaders of Cuba’s rebellious underground hip hop movement. Possessing the undeniable talent and charisma of pop icons, these fearless performers push self-expression to its sharpest, riskiest, and most triumphant point.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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75%- Reviews Counted: 16
- Fresh: 12
- Rotten: 4
- Average Rating: 6.4/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: East of Havana celebrates Cuban rappers who tell the truth in a country that muzzles free speech.
Fresh: There's a beat, but we never quite see who's dancing to it.
Fresh: Jauretsi Saizarbitoria's and Emilia Menocal's film serves as a metaphor about artistic freedom and wiliness.
Rotten: East of Havana lacks the grace or intelligence to let the music speak for itself.
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