the poet of havana
A RON CHAPMAN FILM
100 minutes
2015| Canada
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ABOUT THE FILM
Enter the world of internationally renowned Cuban musician Carlos Varela...singer, song-writer, lyricist, one of the most influential and well-loved artists of his time in poignant performances. Discover his cultural, political and social significance; How he was influenced by his country, politics and people, and how he has influenced them in return; His struggle for individual freedoms, and his efforts to build bridges between Cuba, the United States, disenfranchised Cubans, and the people of the world.
Shot in Havana, with unique access, exclusive interviews, stunning concert and insider back-stage moments. Varela is joined by a host of international stars, his friends, Jackson Browne, Benicio del Toro, Ivan Lins, Luis Enrique, Juan and Samuel Formel, Diana Fuentes, X Alfonso, Alexander Abreu and more.
Featuring
The Carlos Varela Band
creative team
Directed by RON CHAPMAN
Producers RON CHAPMAN, CARLOS A IGLESIAS, JACK LENZ
Story by RON CHAPMAN
Cinematographers LUIS ALBERTO, MARK STAUNTON
Editor EUGENE WEIS
Story Editor EUGENE WEIS
Sound JEFF WOLPERT
Guest Artists
JACKSON BROWNE, IVAN LINS, LUIS ENRIQUE, VISITANTE-(FROM CALLE 13), JUAN FORMELL,
SAMUEL FORMELL (LOS VAN VAN), X ALFONSO, ALEXANDER ABREU, DIANA FUENTES
All Songs, Music & Lyrics by CARLOS VARELA Arrangements by CARLOS VARELA and ALDO LÓPEZ-GAVILÁN
The Carlos Varela Band ALDO LÓPEZ-GAVILÁ, JULIO CÉSAR GONZÁLEZ, CARLOS DAVID SUÁREZ,
ROBERTO LUIS GÓMEZ & ORCHESTRA DE CÁMARA DE LA HABANA Conducted by DAIANA GARCÍA
Produced By NO ES EL FIN PRODUCTIONS, CHAPMAN PRODUCTIONS, LENZ ENTERTAINMENT