Despite the lack of resources and not having parts and spares, a group of Cuban has maintained classic cars Americans over 70 years in perfect condition.
How do They make? The answer will be known from Monday “Cuban Chrome”, which will air simultaneously on Discovery Channel and Discovery in Spanish.
The series, consisting of eight one-hour episodes, recounts how the day to day of the members of “A Lo Cubano Car Club,” a group of people with great ingenuity is dedicated to restoring and maintaining those American cars made in the 30, 40 and 50 also to serve as a means of in perfect condition transport, are used to make a living.
The Spanish version of the series will feature the story of the Cuban actor William Levy, who in an interview with The Associated Press said that it is a large project with the which the whole world can know what life on the island and all you have to do the Cubans to succeed.
“This show is not only bringing people the issue of old cars, but goes further by showing what the experience of living in Cuba, how do to succeed and how this group of people doing everything possible to try to keep these cars in perfect condition, “Levy said. “In this series explained how difficult it really is to get something in Cuba, and elsewhere may seem very simple things.”
“Cuban Chrome”, produced by Discovery Channel and Pilgrim Studios, is the first completely American series that is recorded in Cuban territory.
“The fact that a totally American series filmed in Cuba is made is impressive because it means that things are changing,” said the star of “Spell” and “The Tempest”, noting that one aspect that caught the attention of being part of this project was to show the world something further about their country.
“Everyone can see that Cuba is like going back in time about 50 years ago. Everything is in the same way and is incredible because no country in the same situation exists, “said the actor of 34 years.
According with Discovery, permits for the production of this program were granted before the US government announced last December the restoration of diplomatic relations with Cuba.
Once obtained the permits for series by the governments of the United States and Cuba, the production team moved to the island and began recording in July 2014.
When were finishing recording, the announcement met US government on the process of restoring relations with the island, which, in some chapters, viewers will know what were the reactions of the protagonists of this new policy approach.
On this topic without going into political matters, Levy, who immigrated to the United States 20 years ago, said that “any change that allows better conditions for its people is welcome” and said that this approach will allow in the future to realize new projects in its homeland.
“Cuban Chrome” will air on Discovery in Spanish and Discovery Channel in English from Monday at 10 pm (ET). According to production, the series will hit Latin America in two months.
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