“Uproar” By Moe Najati

Deep in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Havana, you will find Rumba Morena; a band of nine Cuban dancers, drummers, and singers, performing with astounding passion, and fervor. Whilst it's not unusual to hear the sound of Rumba drifting from alleys and venues in Havana, Rumba Morena is different - they are all women.

Uproar explores the complex intersection of religion, music and gender dynamics affecting the circumstances around Rumba Morena and the roots influencing the male resistance to Rumba Morena’s music.

Credits

Director & Editor: Moe Najati
Produced by: Matt Cooper & Georgia Woolley
Co-produced by: Aaron Wagner
Edit producer: Nicholas Jessup
Executive Producers: Robert Rosenberg, Nigel Sinclair, Jeanne Elfant Festa
Cinematography by: Sebastian Cort, Moe Najati
Fixer & music coordinator: Mike Polarny
Fixer: Yanelis Velazco
Colourist: Felipe Szulc
Sound Design: Tom Ryan
Translators: Liset Alea, Fabrizio Faillace, Rhys Danino

Special Thanks:
Pedro Farinas, Amado Dedeu, Diunis O'farrill, Olga Echavarria, Ramon Rodreguez, Rujaine O'farrill, Israel Teran, Valdes O'farrill, Thairumy Chirino, Gladis Cabrera, Rumba morena, Iulia Turcan, Ahmed Alsabban, Basel Al Sabban, Brianna Reynaud, Charlotte Sealey, Ekta Saran, Christine Cowin, Audrey Davenport, Matt Pitts, Johnnie Campbell, White Horse Pictures, Trinifold, Nomad Editing Company

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