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199385 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

8A

199385 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A general and hero of the Cuban revolution was tried and executed in 1989 under Castro's rule.

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Orlando Jiménez Leal

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A general and hero of the Cuban revolution was tried and executed in 1989 under Castro's rule.

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Orlando Jiménez Lealdirector

David Tedeschi

David Tedeschiwriter

Jose Huguezwriter

Orlando Jiménez Lealwriter

Arnaldo Ochoa Sanchezcast

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General Arnaldo Ochoa Sanchez, a key figure in Cuba's revolution, faced trial in 1989 under Fidel Castro's regime. Ochoa, once celebrated for his military leadership in Angola and Ethiopia, was accused of drug trafficking and treason. The documentary reconstructs the trial proceedings, detailing his execution and the political climate of Cuba during this period. Through archival footage and testimonies, it outlines the stark realities of Castro's Cuba and the fate of dissent within the government.

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