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The New Che of Havana


Starting a tattoo parlor is a serious challenge in Havana, where everybody's shop is in danger of being shut down. This 7-minute short by Alex Mallis introduces us to Che Alejandro, a Cuban skateboarder and artist who has been inking foreigners and locals alike for the past two decades.

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