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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.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
`Fidel: The Untold Story' is an exceptional documentary looking at the life and times of Fidel Castro. Featuring interviews with Castro, as well as archival footage and interviews with influential people who have been influenced by his life, this film explores the life of Castro, as well as the Cuban revolution. From pre revolutionary days, through the Batista regime, The Bay of Pigs, to the special period and Elian incident, Castro's resolve to protect and enhance the lives of Cuban people has been ongoing and it is fascinating to learn more about. This documentary shows how revered he is by some people and how demonised he is by others and to see him joking with Mandela or greeting jubilant fans in Harlem is inspiring stuff. Without excessive hyperbole or drama this documentary shows a side of Castro not seen by western audiences who are fed constant anti-Castro propaganda and if you're interested in Cuba and Cuban history then this makes for required viewing. I'd also recommend Oliver Stones Castro interview DVD `Comandante'.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film gave a good insight into the real Fidel Castro, Cuba, the struggle they have fought with the USA and others to survive. It really helps put into context the Cuban stance, and shows Fidel the Human rather than the demon we in the west have come to know.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
the documentary itself is interesting, giving an insight into Castro's life and revolutionary ideas. However the DVD quality is so bad i could not finish watching it as the picture froze. I would like to send it back and receive a better copy, if there is.
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This is a top quality in depth look at a very great man, who is loved by many. He is despised by the Americans as we all know, and this is shown throughout the film. Read more
Published 5 months ago by meeky
Great documentary
Great documentary, that shows a true story about a blocked country and about the resistente of the cuban people and their leader Fidel Castro.
Published 16 months ago by Sergio Sousa
fidel the untold story
In-depth conversation into the real Fidel, stripping away the lies and deceit that the western world has portrayed of this truly inspirational leader. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2004 by a ramoth
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