Inventos: Hip Hop Cubano (2003) 50min. USA, Cuba

Director: Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi

Through the pulsating voices of Cubano Hip Hop pioneers, Inventos provides an unique insight into the realities and political movements of contemporary Cuba as they perform on stage in Cuba and then abroad for the first time. Cubano Hip Hop demonstrates the innovative and indestructible spirit of a people suppressed by the US embargo who refuse to be silenced and cut off from society. The film shows that both cultures, Cuban and U.S. , reflect similar social struggles and how collaboration could transcend cultural barriers and build a collective community dedicated to spreading global messages of truth and empowerment. Inventos embodies the true spirit of Hip Hop; the creation of something that is powerful and useful. Puerto Rican director Jacobs-Fantauzzi's film is inspirational and serves as a reminder to all generations of the political consciousness in which Hip Hop was created and flourishes.