Elián
“A boy caught between two worlds”
IMDb6.94
20171h 48m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- FFidel Castro
- EElián Gonzalez
- JJuan Miguel González Quintana
- RRaúl Esparza
Crew
- Directors
- Tim Golden, Ross McDonnell
- Writer
- Tim Golden
- Producers
- Maiken Baird, Amy Entelis, Trevor Birney, Alex Gibney
- Production
- Jigsaw Productions, Fine Point Films
Frequently asked questions
What is Elián rated?
Elián does not yet have enough audience votes for a stable rating.
Who directed Elián?
Elián was directed by Tim Golden, Ross McDonnell.
When was Elián released?
Elián was released in 2017.
