About this movie
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.
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How long is Elián?
Elián has a runtime of 1h 48m (1 hour and 48 minutes).
Who directed Elián?
Elián was directed by Tim Golden and released in 2017.
What genre is Elián?
Elián is a Documentary film (2017).
Who stars in Elián?
The cast of Elián includes Elián Gonzalez, Raúl Esparza, Fidel Castro, Juan Miguel González Quintana.
What is the TMDB rating for Elián?
Elián has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 4 votes.
