Eyes of the Rainbow (1997)
"Eyes of the Rainbow" deals with the life of Assata Shakur, the Black Panther and Black Liberation Army leader who escaped from prison and was given political asylum in Cuba, where she has lived for close to 15 years. In it we visit with Assata in Havana and she tells us about her history and her life in Cuba. This film is also about Assata's AfroCuban context, including the Yoruba Orisha Oya, goddess of the ancestors, of war, of the cemetery and of the rainbow.
Director: Gloria Rolando
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Cast
- Assata Shakur - Self
Screenplay
Country: Cuba
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cuba, black panther party, escaped prisoner, woman director, political prisoner, yoruba, black liberation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eyes of the Rainbow about?
- "Eyes of the Rainbow" deals with the life of Assata Shakur, the Black Panther and Black Liberation Army leader who escaped from prison and was given political asylum in Cuba, where she has lived for close to 15 years. In it we visit with Assata in Havana and she tells us about her history and her life in Cuba. This film is also about Assata's AfroCuban context, including the Yoruba Orisha Oya, goddess of the ancestors, of war, of the cemetery and of the rainbow.
- Who directed Eyes of the Rainbow?
- Eyes of the Rainbow was directed by Gloria Rolando.
- Who stars in Eyes of the Rainbow?
- Eyes of the Rainbow stars Assata Shakur.
- How long is Eyes of the Rainbow?
- Eyes of the Rainbow has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is Eyes of the Rainbow?
- Eyes of the Rainbow is a Documentary film.
- Where was Eyes of the Rainbow produced?
- Eyes of the Rainbow was produced in Cuba.