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Amigo Skate, Cuba (2020)
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Amigo Skate, Cuba (2020)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
November 20, 2020
Studio
Indican Pictures
Official Site
https://www.indicanpictures.com/new-releases/amigo-skate-cuba
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
November 20, 2020
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
72 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Indican Pictures
Official Site
https://www.indicanpictures.com/new-releases/amigo-skate-cuba
Director
Vanesa Wilkey-Escobar
Producer
Vanesa Wilkey-Escobar
Starring
  • Peely Banana
  • Billy
  • Che
  • Damian
  • Fernando
  • Juergen Gritzner
  • Ray Henry
  • Jimmy
  • Jorge
  • Rene Lecour
  • Loco
  • Scott MacDonald
  • Maiquel
  • Mamerto
  • Sarah Rodriguez

In the vibrant, sun-drenched streets of Cuba, a dedicated group of skateboarders carve out a defiant culture of freedom and creativity against a backdrop of scarcity. Directed by Vanesa Wilkey-Escobar, this compelling documentary follows passionate locals like Peely Banana, Che, and Damian, whose love for skateboarding becomes a powerful form of expression and community. Facing immense challenges from a lack of equipment to societal pressures, their collective spirit is tested as they strive to build a sustainable scene from the ground up. The film captures their raw determination and the infectious joy they find rolling through Havana, offering an intimate portrait of resilience. "Amigo Skate, Cuba" is a heartfelt and inspiring chronicle of how a simple board on four wheels can become a symbol of hope and unbreakable friendship in the most unlikely of places.