A non-narrated film showing the havoc caused by the cyclone which hit the western provinces of Cuba in October, 1963. Reveals the tragic consequences for the poor peasants and also shows the care taken of the injured and the homeless.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502929
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cuba
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Cyclones
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural disasters
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation