Film producer and Vinalhaven resident Tyler Dunham will present his film “Havana Libre, a documentary about surfing in Cuba. Doors open at 5. Movie starts at 7:00.

Havana Libre explores the hurdles of surfing in Cuba, tracing parallels with all pursuits of passion influenced by the country’s one-of-a-kind social and political ideologies. The film also showcases the rapidly changing culture, filmed over three of the island’s most monumental months in the last 50 years.

In Cuba, where people fled en masse from Fidel Castro’s regime, surfing and other water activities have been banned for decades. Today, surfing exists in a murky legal gray area and is viewed with suspicion by the Cuban authorities. Despite these challenges, a group of passionate Cuban surfers is determined to carve out a place for surfing in the country's culture of athletic excellence. Havana Libre is a story of people following their passion at great danger to themselves and ultimately begs the question: what would you risk to chase your dreams?

A brief Q&A will follow the 80 minute screening. Special Cuban drinks and food will be available.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KmeXr1-d-e5HXRiUCJHO64Cw-AWAXsww/view?usp=sharing

“A magnificent, beautifully shot film…about fighting adversity, whatever the cost.” - Film Threat

“Pure unbridled stoke, Havana Libre is a deeply moving story you won’t want to miss.” - The Inertia