Revolution Rent

Revolution Rent
Official poster
Directed by
Written byAndy Señor Jr.
Produced by
CinematographyVictor Patrick Alvarez
Edited by
  • Devin Tanchum
  • Doug Blush
  • Christopher DeLatorre
Music byCarlos Alvarez
Production
companies
Distributed byHBO
Release dates
  • November 8, 2019 (2019-11-08) (DOC NYC)
  • June 15, 2021 (2021-06-15) (United States)
Running time
91 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Cuba
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Revolution Rent is a 2019 American documentary film, directed by Andy Señor Jr. and Victor Patrick Alvarez. It follows Señor Jr., as he prepares an adaptation of Rent in Cuba, exploring his homeland and heritage. Neil Patrick Harris and Karim Amer serve as executive producers.

The film had its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 8, 2019. It was released on June 15, 2021, by HBO.

Synopsis

Andy Señor Jr. returns to his homeland of Cuba, as he prepares an adaptation of Rent while exploring his heritage and homeland.

Release

The film had its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 8, 2019.[1][2] In April 2021, HBO Documentary Films acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a June 15, 2021, release.[3][4]

Critical reception

Revolution Rent holds a 63% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on eight reviews, with an average of 6.3/10.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Revolution Rent". DOC NYC. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  2. ^ Newsdesk, BWW (May 24, 2019). "REVOLUTION RENT, Documentary About Bringing RENT to Cuba, Will Premiere in NYC". Broadway World. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  3. ^ Evans, Greg (April 29, 2021). "HBO Sets Premiere For 'Revolution Rent' Doc From Exec Producer Neil Patrick Harris". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  4. ^ "HBO Documentary Films' REVOLUTION RENT, Directed By Andy Señor Jr. And Victor Patrick Alvarez And Executive Produced By Neil Patrick Harris, Debuts June 15". WarnerMedia. April 29, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  5. ^ "Revolution Rent (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 30, 2021.