Elián
"A boy caught between two worlds"
Originally released in 2017. Elián is a documentary film. directed by Ross McDonnell.
Starring Elián Gonzalez, Raúl Esparza, and Fidel Castro
Synopsis
The story of Elián Gonzalez, a five-year-old Cuban boy plucked from the Florida Straits, and how the fight for his future changed the course of U.S.-Cuba relations. Featuring personal testimony, interviews, and a news archive, this documentary recounts Elián’s remarkable rescue on Thanksgiving Day in 1999, after his mother and 10 others fleeing Cuba perished at sea, and the custody battle between the boy’s Cuban father and his Miami-based relatives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 21, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Jigsaw Productions
- Fine Point Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elián about?
The story of Elián Gonzalez, a five-year-old Cuban boy plucked from the Florida Straits, and how the fight for his future changed the course of U.S.-Cuba relations. Featuring personal testimony, i...
Who directed Elián?
Elián was directed by Ross McDonnell.
How long is Elián?
Elián has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Elián released?
Elián was released on April 21, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elián?
The main cast of Elián includes Elián Gonzalez, Raúl Esparza, Fidel Castro, Juan Miguel González Quintana.