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La Tropical

2002 1h 36m Documentary List
67% Tomatometer 6 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Filmmaker David Turnley highlights the importance of dance and music in the barrios of Havana.

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Ann Hornaday Washington Post As he does with his still photography, Turnley achieves a breathtaking level of intimacy in La Tropical. which swirls and dances just as sensually as the undulating bodies at the club. Jun 3, 2006 Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post Shot in black-and-white, La Tropical serves as an atmospheric portrait of Cuba in the twilight of Castro's rule. Rated: 3/4 Jun 2, 2006 Full Review Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times David Turnley's sinuous black-and-white documentary about an open-air dance club on the outskirts of Havana places passion and rhythm before politics and history. Rated: 4/5 Jun 2, 2006 Full Review Maitland McDonagh TV Guide Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist David Turnley's first feature, photographed in shimmering black and white, is a portrait of the Havana dance hall La Tropical, but is first and foremost a celebration of Cuban dance and music. Rated: 3/4 Jun 2, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker David Turnley highlights the importance of dance and music in the barrios of Havana.
Director
David Turnley
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m