Cuba: An African Odyssey
Cuba: An African Odyssey
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This revealing French documentary adds to our understanding of the Cold War through its least-known context--Africa. From 1961 to 1991, the Dark Continent was a battleground for four competing interests. The Soviet Union wanted to extend its influence into a new continent; the USA lusted after Africa's natural resources; former European empires felt their grip on the area weaken; and newly formed African nations fought to defend their recently won independence. When the latter called on Cuban guerillas to aid in their struggle, Fidel Castro stepped in to build a new offensive strategy, which would have long-lasting influence on developing countries in their battles against colonialism. From Che Guevara''s efforts in the Congo to the triumphant battle at Cuito Cuanavale, Cuba: Une Odyssee Africaine tells the story of those internationalists who won their battles but ultimately lost the war. In French, English, German, Spanish, or Portuguese with optional English Jihan El-Tahri---France---2007---190 mins.

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