Hecho a Mano - Trailer

Tuyomasyo Art presenta Hecho a Mano: Creatividad en el Exilio weaves together the stories of four Cuban artists living in Miami: pianist Paquito Hechavarría, sculptor Tony López, and ceramists Nelson and Ronald Currás.

Even those who may have never heard their names before should be familiar with their work: Hechavarría played piano for some of Cuba's biggest bands, was a regular performer at the Fontainebleau in the '60s, and created the infectious opening to Miami Sound Machine's "Conga"; López is responsible for thousands of sculptures, including the unforgettable Holocaust Memorial on Miami Beach; and the Currás Brothers are known for large-scale tile mosaics that grace private homes, hotels, and public spaces throughout the Caribbean.

From Cuba to their early experiences in exile to today, Hecho a Mano explores their dedication to craft and their ability to create under often challenging circumstances. A documentary about life's unexpected turns and the joy of working with your hands.

The half-hour film is a Common Machine Production for PBS/WLRN.

Screening:
11.2 at The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
11.16 at The Miami Short Film Festival
Premieres on WLRN Channel 17 Miami February 2011

Producers: Brett O'Bourke and Gaspar González
Director: Brett O'Bourke
Writer: Gaspar González
Director of Photography: Richard Patterson
Editor: Christina Burchard
Assoc. Producer: Christine Sylvain