Cast & Crew CUBA, AN AFRICAN ODYSSEY is the previously untold story of Cuba's support for African revolutions, one of the Cold War's most vigorous contests over resources and ideology. Share. The documentary Cuba: An African Odyssey explores these unusual and seldom discussed transnational Afro-Cuban relationships, and reflects on the myriad of ways in which they laid the blueprint for an escape from the shadow of colonialism.
CUBA, AN AFRICAN ODYSSEY is the previously untold story of Cuba's support for African revolutions, one of the Cold War's most vigorous contests over resources and ideology. Film Screening – Cuba, an African Odyssey, Jihan El-Tahri, 2007. Related AllMovie relies heavily on JavaScript. The documentary Cuba: An African Odyssey explores these unusual and seldom discussed transnational Afro-Cuban relationships, and reflects on the myriad of ways in which they laid the blueprint for an escape from the shadow of colonialism.
On two negative notes, the United States lusted after (and aggressively sought to lay claim to) African natural resources, while the Soviet Union attempted to utilize African countries as potential breeding ground for Communism.
It also highlights the much ignored contributions of Cuba in defeating apartheid and helping African nations win independence. Directed by Jihan El-Tahri. Sign in to see videos available to you.From Che Guevara's military campaign to avenge Lumumba in the Congo up to the fall of apartheid in South Africa, 300,000 Cubans fought alongside African revolutionaries. This is a must watch documentary for anyone even remotely interested in Cold War politics, African Nationalism, and social movements which still shape the world today. From Che Guevara's military campaign to avenge Lumumba in the Congo up to the fall of apartheid in South Africa, 300, 000 Cubans fought alongside African revolutionaries. There's a problem loading this menu right now.By ordering or viewing, you agree to our Select the department you want to search inTop subscription boxes – right to your door Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked.Travelling or based outside United States? Alternative title Cuba, Une Odyssee Africaine Synopsis Using archive footage and personal accounts, this film tells the story of the Cold War through the prism of its least known theatre: Africa. Calvert 22 – 22 Calvert Avenue London E2 7JP Releases From Che Guevara's military campaign to avenge Lumumba in the Congo up to the fall of apartheid in South Africa, 300,000 Cubans fought alongside African revolutionaries. CUBA, AN AFRICAN ODYSSEY is the previously untold story of Cuba's support for African revolutions, one of the Cold War's most vigorous contests over resources and ideology.
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Most intriguing, however, was the checkered relationship between Africa and the island nation of Communist Cuba; the said leaders often turned to Cuban guerillas, such as Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, for help defending their nascent independence - with immense efficacy.
Jihan El-Tahri, Jihan El Tahri; France, Egypt; 180118 min; Created with Sketch. Wednesday, 23 March 2016 from 19:00 to 21:00.
From 1961 to 1991 (or roughly, the period encapsulating the Cold War), the continent of Africa experienced a complex and little-known history and fell prey to a variety of influences - some destructive, some constructive. Cuba, an African Odyssey. An untold story about the cold war on the African continent, or the defeat of an ideal, internationalism, which Cuban guerrillas failed to defend.
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