LOS ANGELES March 29: Film - DECLASSIFIED: Godfathers of Havana (2006)

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LOS ANGELES March 29: DECLASSIFIED: Godfathers of Havana (2006)
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Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:25 pm (PDT)
Cuban Film Series
Sunday, March 29 at 7 pm
DECLASSIFIED: Godfathers of Havana (2006)

When Fidel Castro came to power 50 years ago on January 1, 1959, the Batista government was not the only thing kicked out of Cuba. The mobsters who had l ong dominated Havana's sultry nights lost a seemingly unstoppable cash machine. More than just a haven for rum and rhumba, the Caribbean capital was at the crossroads of the narcotics superhighway and a haven for gangsters who provided high-profile, high-life visitors with anything their hearts desired. In this evocative hour, DECLASSIFIED prowls the streets of pre-Castro Havana shedding light on secrets held for generations. Step back in time to a Havana of the moneyed elite, a cash cow for organized crime. This hour-long documentary features extensive interviews with inside sources and leading scholars.

We present this evening of films in conjunction with the Los Angeles Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba. The requested donation is $5. Its always both an interesting crowd that turns up for our Cuba films and a stimulating discussion that follows. Refreshments are served!
Arbeter Ring, 1525 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

[Judi Lynn]

1. This would be a fantastic evening. Hope to see something similar for the rest of us. n/t