Fidel Castro led the revolution that overthrew President Batista's military regime in Cuba in 1959 and was sworn in as Prime Minister shortly afterwards. Over the ensuing 48 years he has become one of the most iconic leaders on the world stage, regardes as a dictator by his opponents and as a liberator by his supporters. This .. Read more
| Starring | Fidel Castro, Muhammad Ali, Harry Belafonte, Angela Davis |
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| Director | Fidel, Estela Bravo |
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Fidel Castro led the revolution that overthrew President Batista's military regime in Cuba in 1959 and was sworn in as Prime Minister shortly afterwards. Over the ensuing 48 years he has become one of the most iconic leaders on the world stage, regardes as a dictator by his opponents and as a liberator by his supporters.
This documentary examines the life of the charismatic leader, from his early days as a college student to leading the first, albeit unsuccessful attempt to overthrow Batista in 1953 and his eventual imprisonment. There is the involvement of Che Guevara in the revolution and his eventual conflicting relationships with near neighbour the United States and reliance on the Soviet Union.
Fidel Castro has outlived all of his protagonists, making his story one of the most important and diverse of all political leaders of the 20th and 21st centuries. This is the untold story.
| Starring | Fidel Castro, Muhammad Ali, Harry Belafonte, Angela Davis, Nelson Mandela, Ted Turner |
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| Director | Fidel, Estela Bravo |
| Studio | PICKWICK |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 32 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2001 To Rent: DVD: 12 Mar 2007 |
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One of the greatest men of the 20th century
About time there was a documentary which actually recognises, and celebrates the achievements of a great man. One of the very few to stand up to the US and it&#... read more »
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Fabulous Movie/Documentary
I knew nothing of Fidel Castro before I watched this film as I was planning a trip to Cuba and wanted to know more about this iconic figure. I was not ... read more »
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A Unique Man
This DVD focused on the man rather than a blow by blow history of his political leadership, although the events and achievements of his leadership were told. I ... read more »
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Credible or naive?
Fidel Castro (FC) cannot be judged against the same standards as politicians from west-European democracies. Nevertheless, FC invites people all over the world ... read more »
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