The Cuba Libre Story
This documentary series recounts the tumultuous history of Cuba, a nation of foreign conquest, freedom fighters and Cold War political machinations.
Genre: Documentary, History
Cast:Ken Eaken , Jaime Suchlicki , Jean-Pierre Clerc , Michael Zeuske , J.A. RodrÃguez Menier , Fernando MartÃnez Heredia , Peter B. Schumann , Serge Raffy , VÃctor Emilio Dreke Cruz , Nikolai Leonov , Chris Simmons , Antonio Néstor Ãlvarez Pitaluga , Esteban Morales DomÃnguez , Harry Villegas , Bert Hoffmann , Dariel Alarcón Ramirez , Egon Krenz , Félix RodrÃguez
S1.E1 ∙ Breaking Chains
The documentary series that chronicles the history of Cuba begins with an examination of the native Cubans, Spanish invaders and the introduction of slavery.
S1.E2 ∙ War and Sugar
Sugar production on the island flourishes, but the country's relations with the United States sours, and military strongman Fulgencio Batista solidifies his power.
S1.E3 ∙ Gangster's Paradise
During Prohibition, the Mafia becomes a powerful presence on the island and gains a stranglehold on the successful gambling industry.
S1.E4 ∙ A Ragtag Revolution
In December 1959, rebel forces led by Fidel and Raul Castro and Che Guevara topple the corrupt Batista regime.
S1.E5 ∙ Making Heroes
Fidel Castro's brutal dictatorship and leftist reforms divide the country.
S1.E6 ∙ Of Soviets and Saviors
Fidel Castro nationalizes U.S. interests and aligns himself with Russia, leading the CIA to attempt an assassination.
S1.E7 ∙ Secrets and Sacrifices
In the 1980s, Cubans flee their restrictive country, cocaine finds its way into the government, and socialism in Europe collapses.
S1.E8 ∙ Moments of Transition
In the series finale, the end of the Cold War brings the country's isolation to a close.
