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Director:
David Schendel
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Genre:
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Tagline:
Cuba Is The Largest, Living, Automobile Museum In The World. You're About To Meet The Curators
Plot:
Yanks Tanks is a first look at the phenomenon of classic American cars in Cuba. Like an exotic, endangered species... more | add synopsis
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Charming tribute to the classic American cars of Cuba. more

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Runtime:
70 min
Country:
Cuba | USA
Language:
Spanish
Sound Mix:
Stereo

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7 out of 8 people found the following comment useful:-
Charming tribute to the classic American cars of Cuba., 30 November 2004
Author: manxman-1 from bahamas

Between the forty odd years of the U.S. embargo and Castro's iron fist, the people of Cuba have been forced to learn to adapt in order to survive. In this charming tribute to the classic American cars of the 50's that still rule the highways of Cuba one gets to meet the owners and the mechanics who make sure these beloved vehicles don't end up on the scrap heap. The sheer persistence and inventiveness of these car lovers in manufacturing replacement parts that are either no longer available or out of reach of the isolated island is impressive to say the least. With enormous charm and terrific music, director David Schendel invades the back street garages and interviews the mechanics who are determined to preserve the stylish American cars that in the U.S. would only be found in auto museums. One constantly senses the good-humored attitude of a people determined to persevere and survive under an unrelenting system. David Schendel has done a masterful job in locating so many craftsmen with such a sense of dedication. The question asked over and over "If you had to choose between your car and your wife, which would you choose?" meets with various amused answers. But the proof is in the love these mechanics pour into these sleek American beauties of a bygone era. A charming documentary that deserves to be seen by an audience in need of a reality jolt when it comes to throw-away consumerism. You don't know how lucky you are!

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