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File ID: #9216
Resolution
Sponsored by: Mayor Francis Suarez
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CO -SPONSORING THE FILM
TITLED "VERITAS" WHICH WILL BE SHOWN AT A CITY OF MIAMI OWNED
FACILITY ON A DATE TO BE DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY
MANAGER ("EVENT"); WAIVING THE FACILITY RENTAL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE EVENT.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-21-0266
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 9216 Final Action Date:6/24/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CO -SPONSORING THE FILM
TITLED "VERITAS" WHICH WILL BE SHOWN AT A CITY OF MIAMI OWNED
FACILITY ON A DATE TO BE DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY
MANAGER ("EVENT"); WAIVING THE FACILITY RENTAL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE EVENT.
WHEREAS, documentary filmmaker Eliecer Jimenez-Almeidas has produced a
documentary film surrounding the events and people involved in the 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion;
and
WHEREAS, between April 17, 1961 and April 20, 1961, more than 1,400 paramilitary
troops landed and fought to attempt to free Cuba from its communist leader via the landing point
of Playa Giron in the Bay of Pigs; and
WHEREAS, this invasion force was preceded by bombing runs on Cuban airfields two
(2) days prior; and
WHEREAS, the invasion and attempted overthrow of the communist regime was
unsuccessful; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") is known around the world for its vibrant Cuban
American population and these residents are those same persons that have fled communist
Cuba since 1959 and, fought for freedom in 1961 as well as their descendants; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jimenez-Almeidas is a graduate of the International Film and Television
School located in San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba, participated in the Sundance Institute's
Documentary Film Program in the City, his 2014 work Persona won Best Short Film Award at
the Latino and Iberian Film Festival in 2016, and his film Now! released in 2016 denounces the
repression of human rights by the Cuban government; and
WHEREAS, his works as a multi -media artists have been displayed internationally in the
United States of America, Europe, and Asia; and
WHEREAS, the documentary film Veritas gives voice to those who fought and died 60
years ago in Cuba in a fight to free their homeland from tyranny; and
WHEREAS, the City has several facilities such as the Manuel Artime Community Center
& Theater ("Manuel Artime Theater") and the Olympia Theater ("Olympia") among other City
owned properties which have the ability to host the showings of Veritas; and
WHEREAS, a City -owned facility should serve as the venue for a viewing of Veritas
("Event") on a date to be determined and approved by the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to sponsor this Event and waive all City costs and fees for
the rental of the approved City -owned facility, exclusive of third party fees ("Rental Fees");
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby co-sponsors the Event to take place on a date
and at a City -owned facility to be determined and approved by the City Manager, subject to
availability.
Section 3. The City Commission hereby waives the City's Rental Fees for the Event.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, ity Attor ey 6/15/2021