Mulkay and Medrano describe a Cuban arts scene supported by the government yet surprisingly free of government interference in matters of content. The only restriction is talent. In truth, the actor seems a bit circumspect in answering politically skewed questions, either as a matter of personal style or simple prudence. He believes most Americans have a skewed perspective of Cuba, shaped largely by the vehemently anti-Castro voices of the Cuban American community. Medrano suggests this cautious openness is a characteristic of socially conscious Cuban theater as well.
Artists keep their social criticism hidden in plain sight and the government looks the other way.
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