Habaneros (2021)

A brief history of the Cuban capital of Havana backed by a vibrant soundtrack of son cubano salsa jazz rumba mambo and hip hop Drawing on archive footage animations movie excerpts and interviews with Havana residents eyewitnesses and experts Habaneros runs through key moments in the citys modern history from the abolition of slavery at the end of the 19th century to the SpanishAmerican War and from the dictatorship of General Batista to the revolution of Fidel Castro The film concludes by wondering what the future holds Many Havana locals are encouraged by President Obamas relaxation of sanctions but much uncertainty remains