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Let The Games Begin: Regional Preview: Sons of Cuba (15) S
Dir: Andrew Lang
88 mins, 2009, UK, Subtitled
Please note: this is an old screening, first shown in June 2009
Cuba has ruled the world’s boxing ring for several decades, but in this richly photographed match the boxers are only twelve years old. At the Havana Boxing Academy, handpicked young athletes eat, sleep, and dream boxing as they train for a shot at a better life, the praise of their heroes and the approval of their leader, Fidel Castro. For the first time, a film crew was allowed inside to document the boys’ intense training regimen as they prepare for the national championship.
Let The Games Begin
Please note: this is a old season with no further events to see
Let the Games Begin reflects on the cultural and social significance of sport. Whilst sport and culture might not seem the most natural of companions, there is an incredible richness created when the two worlds come together as this season of films, talks and games demonstrates.
Past screenings and events that were part of this season
| The Damned United + Talk | Tue 2 June 18:00 |
| South West Premiere: Waveriders | Sat 6 June 18:00 |
| Tyson + Talk | Tue 16 June 18:00 |
| Cinékids: Surf’s Up | Sat 20 June 13:00 |
| UK Premiere: The Red Race + Intro | Wed 24 June 18:00 |
| Iglab: Mini Iglympics | Wed 24 June 19:30 |
| Regional Preview: Sons of Cuba | Sun 28 June 18:00 |
| This Sporting Life | Mon 29 - Tue 30 June |
What is the PM Studio?
The Pervasive Media Studio is our city-centre research studio that brings together artists, technologists and academics to collaborate on research.
Young Adult
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