[Listavoz] Oscar's Cuba update on Dr. Biscet's potential release and Oscar's Cuba screenings in Europe

[La Voz de Cuba Libre]

Oscar's Cuba update 
:: Cuban prisoner release 
:: Madrid screening of Oscar's Cuba 
:: Paris screening of Oscar's Cuba 

The Cuban government releases & exiles prisoners of conscience


The Catholic Church and the Spanish government have secured the release of some 
of Cuba's prisoners of conscience (a term defined by Amnesty International as 
individuals in prison for their beliefs). Unfortunately, one condition of their 
release is that they will not be able to remain in Cuba. Normando Hernandez, a 
journalist who had been in prison since March of 2003 and featured in Oscar's 
Cuba, was one of the prisoners released this week. 


Dr. Oscar Biscet is one of a small group of courageous prisoners of conscience 
who has declared that they will not agree to be released if forced exile is a 
condition. Dr. Biscet has consistently stated that forced exile is not a just 
end to years of unjust imprisonment. As we continue to spread their message, we 
commend Dr. Biscet and the other prisoners of conscience who remain in prison 
for their courage and fortitude.


We are happy to hear of the release of Normando, who had been in very bad health 
for years, and send warm greeting to his wife, daughter and mother, Blanca.
 

Check out the story on capitalhillcubans.com

Article on the Catholic Church's renewed influence in Cuba, (including interview 
with Oscar's Cuba filmmaker, Jordan Allott)



Dr. Biscet during his 2003 arrest. 


  Successful screening of Oscar's Cuba in Madrid


Right to Left: Former US Amb. to the United Nations and 21-year prisoner on 
conscience Armando Valladares, Oscar's Cuba director Jordan Allott, Alcobendas 
Mayor Ignacio Garcia de Vinuesa, Miami Mayor  Tomas Regalado  and event 
organizer  Mari Paz Nieto.
 

More than150 attendees came out for the Oscar's Cuba screening in Madrid, Spain, 
on June 15th. Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado, Former Cuban prisoner of conscience 
and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Armando Valladares and Alcobendas, 
Spain Mayor Ignacio García de Vinuesa presided over the event, which was 
organized by the Asociacion Para La Paz Continental.




 Oscar's Cuba screens in Paris

Author Zoe Valdes introduces Oscar's Cuba
 

Acclaimed Cuban dissident author Zoe Valdes hosts a screeningof Oscar's Cuba in 
Paris on 

June 18th, 2010 at La Maison de l'Amérique Latine.

Interview for Paris based blog La Reina de la Noche (Isis Wirth) - In Spanish  
Thank you for your continued support for our project!

 
Sincerely,
 

Jordan Allott
Executive Producer - Oscar's Cuba


www.oscarscuba.com
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