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This HBO film shows how Sandoval's life in revolutionary Cuba is affected--beginning in the early 1970s--by his zeal for his music and by the limits placed on him by his homeland. Representing his torn loyalties are Dizzy Gillespie (the enigmatic jazz musician played by Charles S. Dutton) and Sandoval's wife, Marianela (played by the beautiful Mia Maestro). Gillespie embodies the freedom to follow one's dream, while Marianela represents family loyalty and the ideals of the Castro revolution. Yet, the same regime his wife embraces forces Arturo to play government-imposed music instead of the jazz that he loves. Sandoval travels the world, and while the Cuban government profits from his success, he is exposed to a freedom that eventually draws him to the difficult and life-changing decision he and his family feel compelled to make.
Against a backdrop of beautiful scenery and exceptional music, For Love or Country provides a harsh depiction of revolutionary Cuba, its outmoded lifestyle, and the restrictions placed on its people. --Mindy Ruehmann
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Joseph Sargent |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 18 November, 2000 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Hbo Home Video |
| MPAA RATING: | PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| FEATURES: | Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC |
| TYPE: | Affectionate, Biography [feature], Bittersweet, Color, Drama, English, Feature, Feature Film Drama, Feature Film-drama, Fighting the System, Intimate, Made for Cable, Made for TV, Movie, Musician's Life, Poignant, Questionable for Children, TV Shows, Television, USA |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| MPN: | D91769D |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 026359176920 |
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Customer Reviews of For Love or Country - The Arturo Sandoval Story
for the love of country This is a very touching true story played beautifully by Andy Garcia. <
>If you are cuban, you will have a special interest in this film.
Terrific movie
This movie reveals a poignant love story as developed under the repressive regime of Fidel Castro. The music and development of characters provides excellent entertainment as well as education
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>into the worlds of music and Communist politics. Andy Garcia is
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>not only a talented actor but an excellent trumpet player as well.
Emotional journey
Since I have been unable to locate an address in which to write Mr. Garcia to explain how this film touched me, I thought this might be the next best thing. As a "natural born" citizen of the United States, I often feel overwhelming guilt for the suffering of the people who live in countries ruled by dictatorships and tyranny, while I enjoy innumerable freedoms here. Mr. Garcia has brought us a film that inspires hope, courage of conviction, and raises our awareness of the suffering still going on in his birthplace without bringing the stinging guilt that such a movie usually instills in me. I cried, then paced my apartment, then searched the Web for hours trying to find a way to contact Mr. Garcia to tell him that his message is received and appreciated.
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>The story is so amazing, it is almost difficult to believe that Mr. Sandavol not only lived it, but managed to see his whole family emigrate to the U.S. Thank you, HBO and Mr. Garcia, for telling a story that deserved to be told.