The Cinema of Sara Gomez: Reframing Revolution

Sara Gómez was an Afro-Cuban filmmaker who directed numerous documentary films in 10 prolific years. Her films navigate complex experiences of social class, race, and gender by reframing revolutionary citizenship, cultural memory, and political value. This anthology reorients how we tell Cuban cinema history and think about the intersections of race, gender, and revolution.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2021
Publisher: Indiana University Press

Throughout the vibrant 1960s until her tragic passing in 1974, Afro-Cuban filmmaker Sara Gómez fearlessly and passionately embraced the transformative promises of the Cuban Revolution. Gómez's remarkable journey in cinema spanned ten prolific years, during which she directed an array of captivating documentary films. In addition, she crafted the remarkable feature-length masterpiece, De cierta manera. Through her lens, Gómez intricately explored the intricate tapestry of social class, race, and gender, offering fresh perspectives on revolutionary citizenship, cultural memory, and political value. Her innovative approaches not only solidified her place as a foundational figure in the emerging Cuban cinema and feminist film culture but also continue to inspire media artists worldwide who grapple with issues of identity and difference.

The Cinema of Sara Gómez: A Comprehensive Anthology is a scholarly exploration that brings together a wealth of information about Gómez's work. This comprehensive volume encompasses scholarly writing, insightful interviews with friends and collaborators, the film script of De cierta manera, and an extensive filmography. The book features striking images that vividly portray Gómez's cinematic legacy, reorienting our understanding of Cuban cinema history and delving into the profound intersections of race, gender, and revolution. By presenting a comprehensive examination of Gómez's entire body of work, The Cinema of Sara Gómez sheds light on the intricate nuances of her life and underscores the groundbreaking significance of her cinematic contributions.

Weight: 674g
Dimension: 229 x 153 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253057051