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East of Havana

East of Havana

Words will set them free.

2006•1h 22m•6.0/10
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6.0/10(2)

Documenting the hardships of three gifted Cuban rappers trying to survive in the harsh ghettos of Havana.

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Denver & Delilah Productions

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EN

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