Cuba and the Cameraman

September. 08,2017      
Rating:
8.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

This revealing portrait of Cuba follows the lives of Fidel Castro and three Cuban families affected by his policies over the last four decades.

Jon Alpert as  Self
Fidel Castro as  Self

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