One Way or Another (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1977, One Way or Another is a drama and documentary film directed by Sara Gómez, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Quasi documentary about the creation of the Miraflores housing development after the Cuban revolution. In this first Cuban feature film made by an Afro-Cuban and by a woman, Sara Gómez uses innovative documentary and fictional techniques to focus on the marginales in the poorest, most underdeveloped areas of Cuba. Against a backdrop of dismantled slums and new housing construction, the relationship between a mulatta and a Black Cuban unfolds as a conflict between ingrown ideas of race, class and gender and a Revolution that is trying to dismantle the old, outmoded structures.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, One Way or Another has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Way or Another page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Way or Another tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Way or Another (1977)?
- In US, One Way or Another is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Way or Another worth watching?
- One Way or Another holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was One Way or Another released?
- One Way or Another was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.