NCLAFF: Cuba, My Soul

Free and open to the public. Welcome reception at 6:30 p.m. in the Mandela Auditorium alcove.

Introduction by Lou Pérez, History, UNC-Chapel Hill. A panel follows the film on Cuban Music with participation of Professors David García and Juan Alamo from the Music Department of UNC-Chapel Hill.

Dir. by Craig Miller, Pedro Pulido. Cuba-USA. 2022. 61 min. Spanish with English subtitles.

Cuba, My Soul explores the heart and soul of Cuban music. Filmed over two eventful concerts in Havana, director Craig Miller invited many of Cuba's finest musicians to share their passion on and off stage. The film examines the island's musical heritage using archival material, interviews, and performances. The result is a meaningful and vibrant 61-minute journey with a stunning live soundtrack. What is the soul of Cuban music? And how will it be influenced by the outside world?

Shown with short film, "La última danza / U Yóok´otil Kíimil." Dir. by Gabriela Badillo. México. 2013. 2:30 min. Maya (Yucatán) with English subtitles.