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The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil is an American documentary film that explores the Special Period in Peacetime and its aftermath; the economic collapse and eventual recovery of Cuba following the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. Following the dramatic steps taken by both the Cuban government and citizens, its major themes include urban agriculture, energy dependence, and sustainability. The film was directed by Faith Morgan, and was released in 2006 by The Community Solution.
Original Release
05/14/2006
US Release
05/14/2006
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bruce Cromer | Narrator |
| Jorge Mario | Self |
| Rachel Bruhnke | Self |
| Matthew Simmons | Self |
| Richard Heinberg | Self |
| Miguel Coyula | Self |
| Roberto Perez | Self |
| Rita Pereira | Self |
| Miguel Salcines | Self |
| Carmen Cabrera | Self |
Directors
Writers
Megan Quinn, Faith Morgan, Eugene 'Pat' Murphy
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bruce Cromer | Narrator |
| Jorge Mario | Self |
| Rachel Bruhnke | Self |
| Matthew Simmons | Self |
| Richard Heinberg | Self |
| Miguel Coyula | Self |
| Roberto Perez | Self |
| Rita Pereira | Self |
| Miguel Salcines | Self |
| Carmen Cabrera | Self |
| Patricia Allison | Self |
| Nelson Aguila | Self |
| Nancy Gabrera | Self |
| Dania Gonzalez | Self |
| Bruno Enriquez | Self |
| Guillermo Leiva | Self |
| Eugene 'Pat' Murphy | Self |
| Megan Quinn | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Eugene 'Pat' Murphy | Producer |
| Faith Morgan | Producer |
| Megan Quinn | Producer |
| Thomas E. Blessing IV | Producer |
