Episode list

The Cuba Libre Story

Breaking Chains

Thu, Dec 10, 2015
Columbus' landing on Cuba in 1492 ushers in 400 years of Spanish domination. Through all their hardships, the people of Cuba continue to strive for freedom.
7.7 /10
War and Sugar

Thu, Dec 10, 2015
Sugarcane makes many Cubans rich, while others suffer in poverty. To ward off Communism, the United States turns to a Cuban soldier called Fulgencio Batista.
7.6 /10
Gangster's Paradise
To curb cheating in Cuba's casinos, Batista makes a pact with the mafia. A young lawyer named Fidel Castro gathers fighters for a suicidal attack on the regime.
7.6 /10
A Ragtag Revolution
In exile, Fidel Castro joins forces with Che Guevara. They lead a group of rebels back to Cuba, but are hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned by Batista's army.
7.3 /10
Making Heroes

Thu, Mar 10, 2016
After becoming the leader of Cuba, Fidel Castro has to decide the island's future. Out of fear of Communism, the CIA initiates the Bay of Pigs invasion.
7 /10
Of Soviets and Saviors
Cuba and the Soviet Union become allies, and Soviet nuclear missiles are set up on the island. When the US finds out, the world is at the brink of nuclear war.
7.1 /10
Secrets and Sacrifices
Cuba's survival depends on its Communist allies. The end of the Cold War means the end of foreign aid to the island - and pushes Cuba to the brink of famine.
6.7 /10
Moments of Transition
After ruling Cuba for decades, Fidel Castro hands the reigns to his brother Raúl, who ushers in a thaw in relations with the United States.
6.3 /10

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