Fidel Castro: A Psychological Portrait Of A Cuban Revolutionary

Fidel Castro has outlived generations of US presidents, Soviet General Secretaries, CIA directors, and would-be assassins. The Cuban revolutionary was in power for decades, longer than any other chief of state or government. He is a living legend, admired and hated. Yet, the man behind the mask of the revolutionary leader is largely unknown. Who is Fidel Castro really? How can one explain his force of will? What is he proud of? How are his rigidity and ruthlessness expressed? For decades, Castro has sealed his private life off. This documentary details a psychological profile of the Cuban revolutionary. With attention to every detail, it depicts how he experienced numerous historical events. Among the interviewees contributing to the documentary are Castro’s great love Natalia Revuelta, their daughter Alina, Castro’s former fellow soldier Huber Matos, Mikhail Gorbachev, former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, former German Ambassador to Cuba Bernd Wulffen, a friend of Che Guevara Jean Ziegler, writer Norberto Fuentas as well as Che Guevara’s daughter Aleida. For many, Castro is the symbol of political independence and endurance. Others only recognize ideological torpor in him. In any case, critics have never particularly affected Castro. The story told in the film is as much world history as it is Castro’s personal history. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com