Mariela Castro's March: Cuba's LGBT Revolution

Mariela Castro's March: Cuba's LGBT Revolution

Mariela Castro's March: Cuba's LGBT Revolution

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Mariela Castro's March: Cuba's LGBT Revolution

2016

0h 39m

4.3(10 votes)

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A rare look inside Cuba’s LGBT community, this compelling film follows the efforts of Mariela Castro, daughter of President Raúl Castro, as she champions LGBT social reforms and acceptance of diversity.

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