After the revolution of 1959 and the U.S. embargo that followed, the people of Cuba were left to fend for themselves. Deprived of even the most basic goods, they scavenge the alleys and scrap heaps, giving new vitality to the discarded. For Andrs the sculptor, Tomas the canary breeder, and the other subjects of the film, even the greatest pressure -- whether levied by government or circumstance -- cannot crush the spirit nor quash the desire to forge a better life for themselves and their families. "Sin Embargo" is a look into the hearts and dreams of struggling peoples and a tribute to their optimistic and resourceful determination to survive. a video by Judith Grey, Katherine Cheng & Eva Orner distributed by Documentary Educational Resources