Rebel: Loreta Velazquez, Secret Soldier of the American Civil War
Year
2013
Description
Examines the life of Loreta Velazquez, a Cuban immigrant who claimed to serve during the Civil War as Harry T. Buford and spied for both armies but whose story has been questioned as fabricated.
Director
Carter, María Agui
Writer
Carter, María Agui
Producer
Carter, María Agui; Lindsay, Calvin A., Jr.
Cinematographer
Aponte-Rios, Miguelángel; Massey, Rob; Vlacos, Alex
Editor
Schneider, Bernice
Production Team
Iguana Films, Independent Television Service, WPBT-TV, Latino Public Broadcasting, Public Broadcasting Service, and PBS Distribution
Genre
Documentary
Language
English
Media Format
1 DVD (51 min.) or 1 streaming video (51 min.)
Type
Color with animation and black and white sequences
Additional Content
The DVD includes a behind-the-scenes featurette.
Production Notes
Broadcast on the PBS television series Voces on May 23, 2013.
