LAZARO AND THE SHARK. CUBA UNDER THE SURFACE

WORLD PREMIERE In Santiago de Cuba, rival conga bands scour the sparse marketplace for materials to create show-stopping numbers for the annual Carnival competition. O’Reilly’s film follows young, innovative Lázaro, who is determined to beat “the Shark,” his older and more establishment-favored competitor. Tensions build and tempers flare as the government restrictions and scarcity of present-day Cuba come to bear on one of the world’s poorest Carnivals. – Jaie Laplante

This film screens in Cinépolis Chelsea Theater 4. Unfortunately, due to the venue’s last-minute mechanical issues beyond our control, there is no elevator or escalator access to this two auditorium. The theater is accessible by stairs. If you would prefer not to climb 37 steps to attend this event, please consider purchasing a ticket for an online screening instead. 

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with William Sabourin O´Reilly.

All in-person screening venues provide hearing impaired listening devices upon request with venue management.

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