Havana Libre

Following decades of cultural prohibitions, a group of Cubans rise up and demand legitimacy for their beloved sport of surfing. In this inspiring story, they train to compete on the world stage with boards they built from scratch, reconcile with the country’s tumultuous history, and attempt to overcome borders that have been blocked their entire lives. Shot over the course of three years, the doc film captures the eternal struggle to chase dreams against the most insurmountable of odds, oppression, and outdated ideologies, laying the groundwork for a legitimized Cuban sport. Havana Libre illuminates the strength of the human spirit and the power of sports to change lives.