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Trailer | Letters to Eloisa

"Letters to Eloisa" depicts the life of Author José Lezama Lima.

Aired 10/15/2021 | Rating NR

VOCES

Trailer | Letters to Eloisa

Preview: Season 2021 Episode 1 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

"Letters to Eloisa" depicts the life of Author José Lezama Lima.

Based on correspondence with his sister in exile, "Letters to Eloisa" recounts the life of Cuban literary great José Lezama Lima, author of a homoerotic novel, "Paradiso," and tells the story of his silencing by the Cuban revolutionary government.

Aired 10/15/2021 | Rating NR

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Cuba Censors José Lezama Lima

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José Lezama Lima grew lonely as the Cuban government silenced him for "Paradiso." (7m 3s)

'Paradiso' Stirs Scandal Amid Glory Upon Release

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In his novel "Paradiso," José Lezama Lima revealed secrets that mirrored his own life. (5m 30s)

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