TEXAS PREMIERE

Part of this year’s Documentary Shorts

Barrio Chino Havana explores the rich, but forgotten, history of the Chinese in Cuba through the stories of four elders: Pedro, Mauro, Caridad, and Georgina—and their descendants. Barrio Chino, Havana’s once-vibrant Chinatown, is one of the oldest and largest in Latin America, now turning to dust along with its history. It’s believed that 1 in 6 Cubans have a Chinese ancestor. But of the original Chinese who helped build Barrio Chino, there are only a handful left. Our story arc follows the life stories of the last remaining Chinese in Cuba as they share their experiences. Through their eyes, we will see the beauty and range of the Chinese diaspora, how the past often informs the present, and how history lives on through the legacy we leave.

DIRECTOR: Jalena Keane-Lee, Dr. Kiona
LENGTH: 11 minutes
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COUNTRY: United States
GENRE: Documentary Short