Jubanos: The Jews of Cuba

Summary

“Jubanos: The Jews of Cuba”, tells the humbling story of the 1500 Jews who remained in the country despite the difficulties. When the Cuban Revolution hit in 1961, religion was banned, leaving the Cuban Jewish Community struggling to sustain itself for nearly three decades and getting help along the way from a friend thousands of miles away.

With exclusive interviews from members of the scattered Jewish community, this documentary explores how the new generation re-learned what so many had previously forgotten. The journey to rediscovering and reviving Jewish life raises questions about faith, sustenance, strength and the future, which the Cuban Jews continue to face up to today.

A fascinating, moving portrait of a community and country that has been largely erased from public view.

RATED: G

Year: 2010
Genre: Documentary
Countries: Cuba
Languages: Spanish with English subtitles
Subject: History
Run time: 43 minutes
Format: Beta SP

Director: Milos S. Silber