Freedom has a cost.
Wake tells the story of Sammy, a Cuban immigrant haunted by the consequences of his decision to lead his family to freedom on a risky journey from Cuba to Miami.
The Film
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Behind the Story
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Cast
- Sammy Julio Gabay
- Miriam Camila Rodriguez
- Eva Emma Sofia Henriquez
- Miguel Phillip Andree Botello
- Officer Gerrard Jadon Cal
- Captain Herrera Roberto Sanchez
- Maria Jennifer Fernandez
- Leyla Abigail Grace Fundora
Further Reading
The
History...
Stories and reporting on the Cuban rafter experience, the risks of the crossing, and the history behind journeys like the one depicted in WAKE.
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Smithsonian Magazine
A Makeshift Raft Speaks to the Risks Cubans Took to Escape Their Homeland
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EL PAÍS
The Cuban Migration Crisis: Biggest Exodus in History
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Univision News
U.S. Officials Report Massive Increase of Cuban Rafters in Florida Waters
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Miami Herald
Man Traveling on Raft From Cuba Saved. Three Others Died on the Journey
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Reuters
Cubans Are Disappearing as They Sail to America, Leaving a Painful Void