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Revolution Rent

Directed by Andy Señor Jr., Victor Patrick Alvarez
United States, Cuba
2020
90 mins

Andy Señor Jr. was born and raised in Miami to a family of Cuban immigrants. In Revolution Rent, we watch him undertake a passion project of staging the hit musical Rent in his parents' homeland. With just 12 weeks to rehearse, will he be able to hone the young local talent into shape?

His film shows the challenges and rewards of building cultural bridges.

  • Year
    2020
  • Country
    United States, Cuba
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    Florida Premiere
  • Director
    Andy Señor Jr., Victor Patrick Alvarez
  • Writer
    Victor Patrick Alvarez, Andy Señor Jr.
  • Cinematographer
    Victor Patrick Alvarez
  • Editor
    Christopher de la Torre, Devin Tanchum
  • Genre
    Documentary, Music/Musical, Social Issues
  • Theme
    Music, Spotlight on Italy, Cuban Cinema Series, Local Miami Film

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