Cuba Rebelion shows the painful reality of musicians who are not allowed to express themselves publicly but are nevertheless willing to put their freedom at risk by playing their music. The documentary features a number of prominent Cuban underground musicians, with Gorki Aguila Carrasco, of the band Porno Para Ricardo, as the main character. With anti-communist songs like El Commandante, Gorki became the third most popular rock star in Cuba. In 2003 he was arrested on charges of drug trafficking. Human Rights organizations say that his arrest was just a way to silence him for political reasons. After almost two years Gorki was released. Other contributors include the rap/rock band QVA Libre and the metal band Escape, featuring concert footage and interviews with these musicians.