BUTTERFLIES ON THE SCAFFOLD (MARIPOSAS EN EL ANDAMIO)

Description: A rare view of what day-to-day life is like for the gay and drag community in modern Cuba. This award-winning documentary is the first since the 1959 revolution to examine the issues gays and transvestites face in the context of evolving attitudes towards homosexuality in Cuba, where people are judged first on what they achieve for their country. Copies: 1 (DVD) Length: 74 minutes

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VALS DE LA HABANA VIEJA

Description: A critical comedy of the pain and frustration encountered by a mother of a low income family when she attempts to throw a costly party for her daughter’s fifteenth birthday. The father’s objections (he sees such celebrations as antiquated and petit bourgeoisie) highlight the contradictions of family and social relations in modern day Cuba.

Copies: 1 (DVD) Length: 84 minutes

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