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Fidel

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Fidel (2001)
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Documentary about Fidel Castro, covering 40 years of Cuban Revolution. Rare Fidel Castro footage: he appears swimming with a bodyguard, visiting his childhood home and school, playing with h... Read allDocumentary about Fidel Castro, covering 40 years of Cuban Revolution. Rare Fidel Castro footage: he appears swimming with a bodyguard, visiting his childhood home and school, playing with his friend Nelson Mandela, meeting kid Elián Gonzalez, and celebrating his birthday with th... Read allDocumentary about Fidel Castro, covering 40 years of Cuban Revolution. Rare Fidel Castro footage: he appears swimming with a bodyguard, visiting his childhood home and school, playing with his friend Nelson Mandela, meeting kid Elián Gonzalez, and celebrating his birthday with the Buena Vista Social Club group.
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  • Director
    • Estela Bravo
  • Stars
    • Fidel Castro
    • Muhammad Ali
    • Harry Belafonte
  • Director
    • Estela Bravo
  • Stars
    • Fidel Castro
    • Muhammad Ali
    • Harry Belafonte
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    • 16User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Fidel Castro
    Fidel Castro
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    Muhammad Ali
    Muhammad Ali
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    Harry Belafonte
    Harry Belafonte
    • Self
    Angela Davis
    Angela Davis
    • Self
    Elián González
    • Self
    Nelson Mandela
    Nelson Mandela
    • Self
    Ted Turner
    Ted Turner
    • Self
    Vlasta Vrana
    Vlasta Vrana
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Alice Walker
    Alice Walker
    • Self
    • Director
      • Estela Bravo
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    another perspective
    There are so many documentaries that talk about how horrible Fidel is, all of the abuses and crimes that Fidel has committed since the Revolution, how the Cubans are so unhappy and mistreated, etc. It's easy for people in the United States to think that no one likes or admires Fidel. This documentary helps explain why he has supporters. Yes, it's a sympathetic look at Fidel and Cuba, and it makes Fidel seem charming. But, there are lots of people in the world who think he IS charming, and don't think of him as a monster. Estela Bravo isn't alone in her admiration. It's interesting to see another perspective and understand that there are two sides to every story. I'm tired of seeing everything slanted from the perspective of Cuban Americans who lost everything in Cuba and hate Fidel with a passion. I think it's healthy to have another perspective, and this film will help you understand the situation between the United States and Cuba more fully.
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    • cyn_duncan
    • Nov 1, 2003

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fidel: The Untold Story
    • Production companies
      • Bravo Films
      • Four Point Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $121,304
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,320
      • Oct 20, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $121,304
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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