DR OSCAR BISCET
Oscar's Cuba is a feature-length documentary that will help spread the message and story of Dr. Oscar Biscet, a prisoner of conscience currently serving a 25-year sentence in Cuba for his promotion of human rights.
Oscar's Cuba will highlight the courage, faith and hope of Dr. Biscet and others working for democracy on the island. The goals of Oscar's Cuba include raising public awareness about the plight of Cuban people, helping individuals to stand and work in solidarity with those unjustly imprisoned and, ultimately, helping to secure the release of Dr. Biscet and all of Cuba's prisoners of conscience. ~from http://www.oscarscuba.com/
Oscar's Cuba will highlight the courage, faith and hope of Dr. Biscet and others working for democracy on the island. The goals of Oscar's Cuba include raising public awareness about the plight of Cuban people, helping individuals to stand and work in solidarity with those unjustly imprisoned and, ultimately, helping to secure the release of Dr. Biscet and all of Cuba's prisoners of conscience. ~from http://www.oscarscuba.com/
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Prisoner release update: You may have heard that the Spanish government and Catholic Church have negotiated the release of 52 prisoners of conscience unjustly imprisoned for advocating democracy and human rights in Cuba. A few have been released and Oscar is on the list of those to be released in the coming months. Although we remain hopeful, many believe Oscar's release is unlikely as he has pledged not to leave Cuba and forced exile does seem to be a condition of release. We will keep you updated as these developments continue.
Dr. Biscet sends a special message about Oscar's Cuba from prison
Message from Dr Oscar Elias Biscet
I want to thank all those who made the Oscar´s Cuba documentary possible. Although I haven't been able to watch it, for being unjustly in prison, my wife Elsa Morejon, and the Lawton Foundation Directive Board have told me that it reflects part of my life, and the life of many Human Rights activists and Civil Society in Cuba. I pray to God that this documentary helps to promote the defense of life and human rights in my country.
Acts of the apostles 28: 26-27
A hug and may God bless you always,
Sincerely,
Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet Gonzalez
President of the Lawton Foundation for Human Rights
Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience
Cell 1232, Combinado del Este Prison - Havana, Cuba
"Free Oscar!" T-shirts and bumper stickers now available!
"Free Oscar" and "Libertad Para Oscar" T-shirts
Dr. Ana Maria Polo of the Emmy-nominated show Caso Cerrado & Jordan Allott after discussing the imprisonment of Dr. Oscar Biscet on Telemundo TV's Persiguiendo Injusticia
are now available for $18 at the Oscar's Cuba store.
The shirts (in black and in S, M, L and XL) read: Free Oscar: Free Dr. Oscar Biscet and All of Cuba's Prisoners of Conscience.
The shirts are also available in Spanish.
Bumper stickers are also available in both English and Spanish for $1 each at the Oscar's Cuba store.
The entire purchase amount goes towards the design and manufacturing of the t-shirts and stickers.
Although the Oscar's Cuba DVD won't be ready for purchase for a few months, you can pre-order the DVD now.
Actor Steven Bauer holds up a "Free Oscar" bumper sticker at the March, 2010 premiere of Oscar's Cuba in LA actor.
Thank you for your continued support for our project!
Sincerely,
Jordan Allott
Executive Producer - Oscar's Cuba
www.oscarscuba.com
Aug 23rd, 2009 Executive Producer Jordan Allott Writes Letter to Dr. Biscet
Executive Producer Jordan Allott returned home after a week of filming in Havana, Cuba. Jordan had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Biscet's wife, Elsa, on three occasions and spent time with young dissident bloggers, musicians and artists.
Jordan presented Elsa with a letter to give to Oscar on behalf of the Oscar's Cuba project. On Friday the 21st of August, during the two hour visit she is allowed to have with Oscar every 6 weeks, Elsa smuggled in the letter. Oscar read the letter and was moved by the passion with which the Oscar's Cuba team and its supporters are working to help bring about his release and the freedom of the Cuban people.
So keep up the good work, everyone!
The English and Spanish versions of our letter can be here.
Prayer Jordan Allott included in a letter to Oscar.
Prisoner's Prayer to Maximilian Kolbe
O Prisoner-Saint of Auschwitz, help me in my plight. Introduce me to Mary, the Immaculata, Mother of God. She prayed for Jesus in a Jerusalem jail. She prayed for you in a Nazi prison camp. Ask her to comfort me in my confinement. May she teach me always to be good. If I am lonely, may she say "God is here." If I feel hate, may she say "God is love." If I am tempted, may she say "God is pure." If I sin, may she say "God is mercy." If I am in darkness, may she say "God is light." If I am unjustly condemned, may she say "God is truth." If I have pain in soul or body, may she say "God is peace." If I lose hope, may she say: "God is with you all days, and so am I."
Amen.
Prisoner's Prayer to Maximilian Kolbe
O Prisoner-Saint of Auschwitz, help me in my plight. Introduce me to Mary, the Immaculata, Mother of God. She prayed for Jesus in a Jerusalem jail. She prayed for you in a Nazi prison camp. Ask her to comfort me in my confinement. May she teach me always to be good. If I am lonely, may she say "God is here." If I feel hate, may she say "God is love." If I am tempted, may she say "God is pure." If I sin, may she say "God is mercy." If I am in darkness, may she say "God is light." If I am unjustly condemned, may she say "God is truth." If I have pain in soul or body, may she say "God is peace." If I lose hope, may she say: "God is with you all days, and so am I."
Amen.
Report: Dr. Oscar Biscet to be released from prison within days
On thursday the Catholic Church in Cuba announced the upcoming release of political prisoner Oscar Elías Biscet, the most unwavering and best-known dissident of the 75 jailed during a repressive wave in 2003.
Reports indicate that Dr. Biscet will be allowed to stay in Cuba, a stipulation he has insisted upon.
Biscet, a doctor who has been serving a 25-year sentence for alleged activities against state security, is the president of the Lawton Foundation for Human Rights.
Miami Herald Article CNN Story
(Links and information from Oscar's Cuba email from Jordan Allott)
On thursday the Catholic Church in Cuba announced the upcoming release of political prisoner Oscar Elías Biscet, the most unwavering and best-known dissident of the 75 jailed during a repressive wave in 2003.
Reports indicate that Dr. Biscet will be allowed to stay in Cuba, a stipulation he has insisted upon.
Biscet, a doctor who has been serving a 25-year sentence for alleged activities against state security, is the president of the Lawton Foundation for Human Rights.
Miami Herald Article CNN Story
(Links and information from Oscar's Cuba email from Jordan Allott)
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