MARIELA CASTRO'S MARCH: CUBA'S LGBT REVOLUTION

After decades of persecution and neglect, Cuba’s LGBT community finds itself in the midst of a new struggle, the fight for equality. The leader of this uprising is Mariela Castro, charismatic daughter of President Raúl Castro and a member of Cuba’s National Assembly, who uses her passion and pedigree to promote acceptance in the face of prejudice. This documentary takes a rare look inside Cuba's LGBT community through revealing stories of pain, love, strength and perseverance, all told against a rapidly changing social and political backdrop.

Programming Hook on May 17th: International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia