PATRIA Y VIDA: The Power of Music
A Documentary Chronicling the Power of Music in Cuba’s Fight for Freedom
PRODUCTION DETAILS: THE CORNER’s Rafael Rodríguez Bencid is the GENERAL producer of this powerful documentary, which tells the compelling story of six Afro-Cuban rappers who created the protest anthem "Patria y Vida" ("Homeland and Life"), a powerful call for freedom and human rights in Cuba. The song boldly counters the Cuban government's slogan, "Patria o Muerte" ("Homeland or Death"). Directed by Beatriz Luengo, Patria y Vida: The Power of Music features interviews with prominent figures like Gloria Estefan and Yotuel Romero, highlighting the song's profound impact as a symbol of resistance and a beacon of hope.