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Eyes of the Rainbow

1997Gloria Rolando
IMDb: 8.3/10
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"Eyes of the Rainbow" deals with the life of Assata Shakur, the Black Panther and Black Liberation Army leader who escaped from prison and was given political asylum in Cuba, where she has lived for close to 15 years. In it we visit with Assata in Havana and she tells us about her history and her life in Cuba. This film is also about Assata's AfroCuban context, including the Yoruba Orisha Oya, goddess of the ancestors, of war, of the cemetery and of the rainbow.

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CubaBlack Panther PartyEscaped PrisonerWoman DirectorPolitical PrisonerYorubaBlack Liberation

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What is Eyes of the Rainbow (1997) about?

"Eyes of the Rainbow" deals with the life of Assata Shakur, the Black Panther and Black Liberation Army leader who escaped from prison and was given political asylum in Cuba, where she has lived for close to 15 years. In it we visit with Assata in Havana and she tells us about her history and her life in Cuba. This film is also about Assata's AfroCuban context, including the Yoruba Orisha Oya,…

Who stars in Eyes of the Rainbow?

Eyes of the Rainbow stars Assata Shakur (Self). The film was directed by Gloria Rolando.

How long is Eyes of the Rainbow?

Eyes of the Rainbow has a runtime of 47 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated N/A.

Is Eyes of the Rainbow worth watching?

Eyes of the Rainbow holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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