Facing threats of jail and censorship, four hip-hop groups struggle to reveal the boundary of artistic expression in Castro's Cuba.
Guerrilla Radio: The Hip-Hop Struggle Under Castro is of 0 hour(s) and 55 minute(s). It is Produced By: . It was released on 2007-01-01.
Genres: Documentary
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