The story of Cuban refugees who risked their lives in homemade rafts to reach the United States, and what life is like for those who succeed.
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Title: Cuban Rafters (2002)
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Guillermo Armas | ... | Self |
| Maria Celeste Arraras | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
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Rafael Cano | ... | Self |
| Fidel Castro | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
| Bill Clinton | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
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Oscar Del Valle | ... | Self |
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Mericys Gonzalez | ... | Self |
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Misclaida Gonzalez | ... | Self |
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Miriam Hernández | ... | Self |
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Juan Carlos Subiza | ... | Self |
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The story of Cuban refugees who risked their lives in homemade rafts to reach the United States, and what life is like for those who succeed.
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It was originally a news video made in the mid 90s, when a lot of Cuban citizens started to try arriving at the USA by sea. Years later, the director and the director of photography tracked down the people of the video and filmed them at their new lives. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Country:
SpainLanguage:
SpanishRelease Date:
12 April 2002 (Spain) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$5,111, 27 July 2003Gross USA:
$16,783Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$23,539Company Credits
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This is a great documentary.
If it raises a question in your minds about Cuba vs the USA, just remember that in Cuba they have guards on the beach to stop people LEAVING, whilst in the USA the guards are there to stop people ARRIVING.
Cuban 'Balseros' can return to Cuba anytime - and under the agreement with the USA they will not be prosecuted nor imprisoned.
Life is hard in all countries - including the USA. I have traveled extensively in Cuba, and few Cubans have any illusions about life in America. 'Freedom' is not their main aim - rather it is an improvement to their economic lives. They want the OPPORTUNITY to better themselves and their children.