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Elias Miguel Muñoz - From Havana to Hollywood: A Story of Survival, Cinema, and Creativity - Ep 11

Elias Miguel Muñoz - From Havana to Hollywood: A Story of Survival, Cinema, and Creativity - Ep 11

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 In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, author Elias Miguel Muñoz reflects on his remarkable life—from growing up in revolutionary Cuba to forging a creative path as an immigrant writer in the United States. He opens up about the personal and political forces that shaped his identity, the movies that sparked his imagination, and the authors—like García Márquez and Manuel Puig—who inspired his voice. We explore the unexpected ways quantum physics, Hollywood melodrama, and the experience of being a queer Latino immigrant fuel his storytelling. With moments of deep vulnerability and insight, Muñoz offers wisdom on overcoming fear, embracing creative freedom, and finding empowerment through literature. ✨ "My writing became an escape." ✨ "I am fascinated by quantum physics." Whether you're a writer, reader, or lover of literary journeys, this conversation will move and inspire you. Topics include: • The Cuban Revolution’s impact on personal identity • Creating stories from silent films • Magical realism and literary influences • Queer representation in Hollywood • Embracing creativity without fear Links to Books in this Episode: Encore! Encore! Amazon: https://amzn.to/40E2GaV Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/110292/9781955826518 #Podcast #EliasMiguelMuñoz #WritingJourney #CubanAmericanVoices #QuantumCreativity
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