Discover the living tradition of the Cuban Cigar through a filmed exploration of the "Havana myth." From the affluent European connoisseur to the wealthy Cuban plantation owner to the peasants behind the plow, this documentary takes a look at how the legendary "Havana smoke" is produced and explores its peculiar mystique. The film delves into the most fertile regions of Havana-- the Vegas of the Vuelta Abajo where the richest tobacco leaves sprout forth into a hand-rolled delicacy: the "Puros" of worldwide envy. This film will delight anyone who has ever enjoyed a good cigar or simply wondered at the Cuban reputation. Like a top notch corona, the picture makes for a rich, colorful depiction of one of the world's most talked about commodities. From the people behind the cigar to the cigar itself this is a scintillating celebration of the smoothest smoke around.
