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Elián (2017)

Movie ★ 6.5 108 min

Documentary

The story of Elián Gonzalez, a five-year-old Cuban boy plucked from the Florida Straits, and how the fight for his future changed the course of U.S.-Cuba relations. Featuring personal testimony, interviews, and a news archive, this documentary recounts Elián’s remarkable rescue on Thanksgiving Day in 1999, after his mother and 10 others fleeing Cuba perished at sea, and the custody battle between the boy’s Cuban father and his Miami-based relatives.

Tim Golden Director Tim Golden Writer Ross McDonnell Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 21, 2017
Runtime
108 min
IMDb
tt6535100
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Language
English, Spanish
Studio
Jigsaw Productions, Fine Point Films

Cast

Elián Gonzalez Himself Raúl Esparza Raúl Esparza Narrator (voice) Fidel Castro Fidel Castro himself Juan Miguel González Quintana himself

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elián about?
The story of Elián Gonzalez, a five-year-old Cuban boy plucked from the Florida Straits, and how the fight for his future changed the course of U.S.-Cuba relations. Featuring personal testimony, interviews, and a news archive, this documentary recounts Elián’s remarkable rescue on Thanksgiving Day in 1999, after his mother and 10 others fleeing Cuba perished at sea, and the custody battle between the boy’s Cuban father and his Miami-based relatives.
Who directed Elián?
Elián was directed by Tim Golden, Ross McDonnell.
Who stars in Elián?
Elián stars Elián Gonzalez, Raúl Esparza, Fidel Castro, Juan Miguel González Quintana.
When was Elián released?
Elián is a 2017 documentary film.
Where can I watch Elián?
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