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Hardship in My Homeland

Jot Davies reads from ballet superstar Carlos Acosta's enchanting and inspirational memoir.

4/5. Hardship in My Homeland

The break-up of the USSR wreaks havoc on the Cuban economy, but the rising star dazzles audiences around the world.

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  • Thu 20 Dec 2007 09:45
  • Fri 21 Dec 2007 00:30
  • Thu 1 Dec 2016 14:45
  • Fri 2 Dec 2016 02:45

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