Extremely interesting at first, covers the centuries of colonialism in Cuba. I really appreciated the historical perspective to understand how long-lasting the Spanish colonial rule was, and how devastating and oppressive it was for the Cuban peasants and enslaved Africans. And how the U. S. simply took over managing the colonial rule of Cuba instead of actually "liberating" the people.
The episodes regarding Castro's childhood and upbringing were extremely insightful. Also interesting information on the Cuban Revolution and the years leading up to and after 1959. Fascinating.
But a couple of things were troubling. One is, the documentary completely skips over the Tricontinental Conference of 1966, an important anti-colonial world event in politics hosted by Cuba, which took place in Havana. Revolutionary leaders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America were in attendance, including Amilcar Cabral, and Salvador Allende.
And also seems to paint Castro as wrongly "always" blaming the U. S. for Cuba's problems. Well. The U. S. is responsible for the embargo which has lasted decades. So, the U. S. is culpable and it is correct to say so.
Also, the documentary seems to blame Cuba for Guantanamo's existence, that was absolutely bizarre. It's the U. S. that is responsible for the massive human rights violations and war crimes that have occurred on their own military base, which should not exist, period, in Cuba. And it is a provocation that it should be there at all. This is not accurately portrayed in the documentary.
The fact that Cuba still exists and has free healthcare and education, and exports doctors and medical assistance throughout the world, also during the Pandemic, should tell the viewer much. Especially when the documentary strangely tries to say "socialism failed in Cuba," um, free healthcare and education is a success, not a "failure." So it's kind of pro-U. S. imperialism especially towards the end. Also, left out Che's dying words: "Shoot, coward. You will only kill a man." Because the Cuban Revolution lives on, and will eternally. Viva Cuba!
The episodes regarding Castro's childhood and upbringing were extremely insightful. Also interesting information on the Cuban Revolution and the years leading up to and after 1959. Fascinating.
But a couple of things were troubling. One is, the documentary completely skips over the Tricontinental Conference of 1966, an important anti-colonial world event in politics hosted by Cuba, which took place in Havana. Revolutionary leaders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America were in attendance, including Amilcar Cabral, and Salvador Allende.
And also seems to paint Castro as wrongly "always" blaming the U. S. for Cuba's problems. Well. The U. S. is responsible for the embargo which has lasted decades. So, the U. S. is culpable and it is correct to say so.
Also, the documentary seems to blame Cuba for Guantanamo's existence, that was absolutely bizarre. It's the U. S. that is responsible for the massive human rights violations and war crimes that have occurred on their own military base, which should not exist, period, in Cuba. And it is a provocation that it should be there at all. This is not accurately portrayed in the documentary.
The fact that Cuba still exists and has free healthcare and education, and exports doctors and medical assistance throughout the world, also during the Pandemic, should tell the viewer much. Especially when the documentary strangely tries to say "socialism failed in Cuba," um, free healthcare and education is a success, not a "failure." So it's kind of pro-U. S. imperialism especially towards the end. Also, left out Che's dying words: "Shoot, coward. You will only kill a man." Because the Cuban Revolution lives on, and will eternally. Viva Cuba!
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