Rotten
Despite the heroic exertions of the rafters and filmmakers, this apolitical film is oddly lacking in drama.
Bill Stamets, Chicago Reader
Cuban Rafters
2002 · 2h · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Carlos Bosch
,
Josep Maria Domènech
Overview
The story of Cuban refugees who risked their lives in homemade rafts to reach the United States, and what life is like for those who succeed.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
88%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A heart-rending account of people trying to dodge the hurdles that politics puts in front of them.
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Fresh
A seven-year time lapse that's full of drama, poignancy and some heartbreaking moments.
Jonathan Curiel, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh
An eloquent, nonjudgmental examination of the immigrant experience.
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fresh
Well-done documentary.
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
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