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Release Date:
January 1, 2000
Original Title:
Spirits of Havana
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
ONF | NFB
Production Countries:
Canada
Ratings / Certifications:
CA: G
Runtime: 90
This feature documentary offers a glimpse of contemporary Cuba’s rich musical culture through the experiences of renowned Canadian soprano sax player and flautist Jane Bunnett. Jane and her husband, trumpeter Larry Cramer, are surrounded by the charm of Old Havana as they connect with some of the city's finest musicians—like singers Bobby Carcasses and Amado Dedeu —for a recording session. Bunnett and Cramer then venture to small towns like Cienfuegos and Camaguey, where they hook up with local musicians and visit music schools. Global music fans will be captivated by the performances of Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, a celebrated Afro-Cuban rumba group, and Desandann, a 10-member a cappella choir that sings in Haitian Creole.
Additional Camera:
Luis Osvaldo Garcia
Bay Weyman
Administration:
Ida Di Fruscia
Administrative Assistant:
Joanne Forrest
Catherine Fletcher
Assistant Picture Editor:
Anita Malhotra
Assistant Sound Editor:
Patricia Quintanilla
Roseanne Howell
Associate Producer:
Luis Osvaldo Garcia
Director:
Bay Weyman
Luis O. Garcia
Director of Photography:
John Westheuser
Editor:
Ricardo Acosta
Executive Producer:
Louise Lore
Foley:
Steve Hammond
Location Manager:
Carlos Barber
Online Editor:
Kevin Gibson
Original Concept:
John McIntyre
Bay Weyman
Producer:
Peter Starr
Production Manager:
John McIntyre
Second Unit Cinematographer:
Oscar Valdés
Sound Editor:
Wayne Swingle
Alan Geldart
Sound Mixer:
Peter Kelly
Todd Beckett
Daniel Pellerin
Sound Recordist:
Todd Fraracci
Still Photographer:
Rick McGinnis
Malcolm Batty
Technical Supervisor:
James Fiege
Kemp Archibald
Transcriptions:
Laura Heller
Paula Talesnik
Pat Kerr
Ernesto Gatell
Translator:
Frances Kushner
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