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Mambo Man

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  • 2020
  • 1 hr 22 mins
  • Drama
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JC is a 'big fish in a small pond' who lives beyond his means. To make ends meet he juggles multiple small businesses with varying degrees of success. As a farmer, JC struggles with an arid growing season and broken machinery. As a local music promoter, he entertains visiting tourists with flair and extraordinarily talented musicians. As a small-time hustler he jumps into a questionable opportunity that strains his marriage and puts everything he's earned at risk. Underneath the charisma and wisecracking persona, JC is a considerate man who just wants to provide for his family and make a deal that could change his life for the better. Fate and fortune rarely meet for the meek so when he decides to take a big risk, will this mysterious and nerve-racking new venture answer all his prayers? MAMBO MAN is packed with musical contributions from Cuban legends including; Candido Fabre, Maria Ochoa, Alma Latina, David Alvarez, Arturo Jorge, Omara Portuondo, Eliades Ochoa, Juan De Marcos Gonzalez and the Afro-Cuba All Stars.

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Idolka de Erbiti
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Yudexi De La Torre Mesa
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Mo Fini

Awards

  • 2020 - Jury Award - Feature - winner
  • 2020 - Festival Award - Best Narrative Feature - winner
  • 2020 - Florence Film Award - Best Picture - winner
  • 2020 - Special Jury Mention Award - Semi-Finalist - nominated

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