''Revolution Rent'' is an 2019 American documentary film, directed by

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and Victor Patrick Alvarez. It follows Señor Jr., as he prepares an adaptation of ''

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'' in Cuba, exploring his homeland and heritage. Neil Patrick Harris and

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serve as executive producers. The film had its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 8, 2019. It was released on June 15, 2021, by

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Synopsis

returns to his homeland of

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, as he prepares an adaptation of ''

'' while exploring his heritage and homeland.

Release

The film had its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 8, 2019. In April 2021, HBO Documentary Films acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a June 15, 2021, release.

Critical reception

''Revolution Rent'' holds approval rating on

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, based on reviews, with an average of .

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