Storyline
This black-and-white film is a loving portrait of Santiago de Cuba and its people. It provides a view of Cuba as a picturesque country, the product of an earthy mix of black and criollo cultures. The film uses historical images which portray the end of the eighteenth century when Haitian slave owners fled with their slaves to Cuba after the Haitian Revolution.
Cast & Crew
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Victoria Nápoles
Narrator (voice)
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sara Gómez's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. I'm Going to Santiago is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
