Living the Blockade
Approach and methodology
Living the blockade is an independent documentary that portrays the historical context of the U.S. embargo on Cuba and analyzes its economic and social effects on everyday life.
The documentary combines documentary research, source review, archival material, and firsthand testimonies to offer a contextualized and accessible understanding of a complex and long-standing process.
Its objective is to produce an informative, accessible, and evidence-based audiovisual piece aimed at audiences interested in history, society, and international relations.
The documentary's research is based on:
review of historical and documentary sources
analysis of legal and regulatory frameworks
reports from international organizations
academic bibliography
testimonies and fieldwork
contrast of perspectives
The project seeks to present context, data, and diverse voices to facilitate understanding of the topic.
STATUS OF THE DOCUMENTARY
The project is currently in the development phase.
Stages:
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Research and archive
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Collection of testimonies
Completion dates depend on the progress of research and available resources.
USE OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Voluntary contributions go directly towards the production of the documentary:
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research and archive
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filming and audiovisual recording
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interviews and fieldwork
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editing and post-production
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The project is independent and has no party affiliation.
TEAM BEHIND THE PROJECT
This is an independent documentary developed by an audiovisual research and production team.
Participants include professionals in photography, documentation, archiving, and visual storytelling, with experience in documentary projects and non-fiction content.
