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Improper Conduct

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This examination of Fidel Castro's revolution brings to light the human rights abuses that his regime wrought on countless individuals, including political dissidents, poets and homosexuals. Director Néstor Almendros uses various interviews with Cuban refugees to address issues within the Cuban government that led to persecution and forced labor for many who disagreed with Castro. The interviewees include famed poet Armando Valladares, transvestite performer Caracol and Castro himself.

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Paul Attanasio Washington Post 01/03/2018
... good intentions don't necessarily make good documentaries... Go to Full Review Philip French Observer (UK) Dec 8
This film has a lot to tell us, and I hope it will be widely shown. Go to Full Review Fernando F. Croce CinePassion 10/11/2011
Anger, disillusionment and the Cuban gift for mockery are amply evident in this one-sided but illuminating documentary Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 12/12/2006
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Directed by two prominent Cuban exiles, lenser Nestor Almendros and director Jimenez-Leal, the film is a compelling attack on Castro's revolution, dwelling on interviews with 28 Cuban homosexuals, artists, and intellectuals Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/05/2009 Stunning, but tragically tedious documentary about the hardship and cultural repression endured by Cuban exiles around the globe after Castro's revolution. About 30 minutes too long and overly familiar, this film is consisted almost entirely of interesting yet plodding testimonies that all virtually tell the same story, thus making the impact feel rather neutered. Although I found the information and presentation extremely valid, this film is strictly for die-hard history buffs; especially for those who really want to immerse in the later years of the Cold War when Communism roughly peaked. See more Read all reviews
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Néstor Almendros

Director

Orlando Jiménez Leal

Director

Lorenzo Monreal

Self

Jorge Lago

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Julio Medina

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Cesar Bermudez

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Synopsis This examination of Fidel Castro's revolution brings to light the human rights abuses that his regime wrought on countless individuals, including political dissidents, poets and homosexuals. Director Néstor Almendros uses various interviews with Cuban refugees to address issues within the Cuban government that led to persecution and forced labor for many who disagreed with Castro. The interviewees include famed poet Armando Valladares, transvestite performer Caracol and Castro himself.
Director
Néstor Almendros, Orlando Jiménez Leal
Production Co
Antenne-2, Les Films du Losange
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
Mono