A History of Cuban Dance

Director: Lucy Walker

Institute History

  • 2016 Sundance Film Festival

Description

Mobile VR

New Frontier Exhibition
ClaimJumper
573 Main St.
Friday, January 22–Friday, January 29, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

THEN

New Frontier Gateway
136 Heber Ave.
Friday, January 22–Friday, January 29, 5:30–8:00 p.m., VR BAR
Saturday, January 30, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Organic, spontaneous, sexy dances progress chronologically through Afro-Cuban Santería rumba, mambo, cha-cha-chá, salsa, breakdancing, and reggaeton, with optional audio tracks reflecting the broader story of Cuban history as revealed in the moves. Palpable and transporting, this live-action virtual reality documentary was filmed on location in Cuba and features Ballet de la Televisión Cubana.

— Shari Frilot

Screening Details

  • Section: New Frontier VR Experience
  • Film Type: VR
  • Country: U.S.A./Cuba
  • Run Time: 5.17 min.
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