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New OMNIMAX® film takes you across Cuba's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant city culture

CUBA opens at Cincinnati Museum Center June 7

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center’s (CMC) newest OMNIMAX® film is taking viewers on a breathtaking journey to the tropical island nation of Cuba. CUBA: Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean immerses audiences in the electrifying culture of the island and reveals why Cuba continues to stir the imagination of the world. The film opens in CMC’s Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater June 7. 

CUBA tells the powerful story of a land preserved in time, yet poised on the cusp of dramatic change. The nation’s lively culture, meticulously maintained colonial architecture and pristine ecosystems provide a colorful window into the island’s culture and heart. The film transports audiences across breathtaking landscapes, under the ocean surface to iridescent reefs and into streets throbbing with music and dance in the heart of Havana.

“It’s the architecture, the large unspoiled swaths of land and the cities. Cuba is so unique and fascinating, a world unto itself,” says the film’s director Peter Chang. “This film is a portrait of this vibrant island at a pivotal point in its history and will bring to life the character and spirit of the land and people as only the giant screen can.”

Through the eyes of Cuban artists, historians and scientists, the film provides an intimate look at the vivacious nation, revealing the depth and richness of the often misunderstood country.

CUBA opens at Cincinnati Museum Center on June 7. Visit cincymuseum.org/cuba for more information or to purchase tickets.

If one trip across Cuba’s breathtaking landscapes isn’t enough, purchase an OMNIMAX® Club Card and see it again and again. Plus, catch a classic film Friday and Saturday nights with an old favorite coming to the theater every other month, including National Parks Adventure, showing now. The Club Card is your passport to unlimited OMNIMAX® films for an entire year. Club Cards are just $35 for adults, $30 for children. You can purchase yours now at the box office or online at cincymuseum.org/omnimax.

CUBA was filmed exclusively for the giant screen format and is produced by Golden Gate 3D, in association with BBC Earth, Giant Screen Films and the Giant Dome Theater Consortium, of which CMC is a founding member.

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About Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) at Union Terminal is a nationally recognized institution and national historic landmark. Dedicated to sparking community dialogue, insight and inspiration, CMC was awarded the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 2012. CMC is one of a select few museums in the nation with both of these honors, making it a unique asset and a vital community resource. Union Terminal has been voted the nation's 45th most important building by the American Institute of Architects. Organizations within CMC include the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater and Cincinnati History Library & Archives. Recognized by Forbes Traveler Magazine as the 17th most visited museum in the country, CMC welcomes more than one million visitors annually. For more information, visit www.cincymuseum.org.

About Golden Gate 3D
Golden Gate 3D is an award-winning production company dedicated to creating awe-inspiring and immersive film, television, and commercial content. Through innovative uses of cutting-edge motion picture technologies, the San Francisco-based company's diverse creative and production team weaves ambitious concepts and powerful stories into transcendent cinematic experiences that illuminate and inspire. For more information, visit www.gg3d.com.

About Giant Screen Films
For over twenty years, GSF has established itself as a pioneer in the large-format industry, producing and distributing films that push the boundaries of the medium. Through the magic of immersive sight and sound technologies, GSF’s productions challenge the imaginations of children and adults, offering an inspiring perspective on the world and an unforgettable theater experience. Meaningful educational collaboration and partnerships extend each film’s impact far beyond the theater. The company is recognized as one of the world’s leading and most active large-format producers and is based in Evanston, Illinois. For additional information, visit www.gsfilms.com.

About BBC Earth
BBC Earth is a global factual brand which seeks to inspire audiences in the UK and worldwide with the most incredible sights, stories and characters from the natural world. Commercially and internationally the brand is managed by BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC. Since launch the brand has grown across multiple platforms including branded blocks on television, live events, social media, visitor attractions, theatrical releases for cinema and giant screen films and online on BBC.com.  For more information, visit www.bbcearth.com.

About the Giant Dome Theater Consortium
The Giant Dome Theater Consortium (GDTC) was incorporated in 2010 to foster educational film production for the most unique theaters in the world. The GDTC facilitates film production through financial support, and encourages the use of technical standards that maximize the experiential impact of the giant dome screen. Member institutions of the GDTC are Cincinnati Museum Center; Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte; Museum of Science, Boston; Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago; Fleet Science Center, San Diego; Science Museum of Minnesota and the St. Louis Science Center.