Eliades Ochoa: From Cuba to the World
US Premiere
Country: Cuba, Mexico
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Original Title: Eliades Ochoa: De Cuba y para el Mundo
Running Time: 100min
Film Year: 2018
Category: Documentary Achievement Award
**PRIOR TO THE SUNDAY, MARCH 3RD MATINEE PERFORMANCE AT CORAL GABLES ART CINEMA, ENJOY A LIVE SET BY MIAMI’S BELOVED CUBAN ROOTS MUSIC BAND “CORTADITO,” BEGINNING AT 12 NOON. ARRIVE EARLY AND ENJOY THE MUSIC PRIOR TO THE SCREENING!**
He became known the world over in the late 90s as an original member of legendary Cuban band Buena Vista Social Club, but Eliades Ochoa’s passion for his country’s musical heritage led him to pursue a life dedicated to music much earlier than that: He began by playing his guitar in the streets of Eastern Cuba, then joined a slew of folk groups, until finally the success of Buena Vista Social Club came along.
Spreading his love for traditional Cuban folk music was always Ochoa’s main goal, and that love shines through in this new documentary, that narrates his story pulling together rare pictures, archive material and new interviews, preserving not only his incredible journey, but the richness of the musical heritage of his country for generations to come.
SHOWTIMES:
Friday March 1st @ 8:00 PM Silverspot Cinema Add to Schedule
Sunday March 3rd @ 12:30 PM Coral Gables Art Cinema Add to Schedule
credits
Director: Cynthia Biestek
Producer: Cynthia Biestek and Ruben Gomez
Screenwriter: Ian Padron, Rolando Almirante
Executive Producer: Raciel Ruiz
Production Company: Positivation Films
Music: Eliades Ochoa
Cinematographer: Aramis Fonseca, Rafael Solis
Editor: Ian Padron