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202470 minPGdocumentary

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Corazon de Cuba

202470 minPGdocumentary

Francisco Graupera reflects on his life and the realities of living under communism in Cuba, challenging common misconceptions about the Revolution.

historical-events revolutions authoritarianism life-stories

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Corazon de Cuba

2024• 70 minPG

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Francisco Graupera reflects on his life and the realities of living under communism in Cuba, challenging common misconceptions about the Revolution.

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Francisco Graupera reflects on his life and experiences during Cuba's Revolution, providing insight into the realities of living under communism. Narrated by family members Ruby, Francisco Lalo, Francisco Kiki, Maria Borges, and Marilyn Graupera Santos, the documentary challenges common misconceptions about the struggles faced by Cubans. Directed and produced by Jovanni Santos Graupera, this film offers a personal perspective on the historical and social complexities of Cuba's political landscape.

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