The Cuba Libre Story

  • Premiered: Dec 2016
  • Episodes: 8
  • Followers: 3
  • Ended
  • Netflix
  • Friday at 3
  • Documentary History Mini-series

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Season 1
1x1
Breaking Chains
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 08, 2016
The documentary series that chronicles the history of Cuba begins with an examination of the native Cubans, Spanish invaders and the introduction of slavery.
1x2
War and Sugar
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 08, 2016
Sugar production on the island flourishes, but the country's relations with the United States sours, and military strongman Fulgencio Batista solidifies his power.
1x3
Gangster's Paradise
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 08, 2016
During Prohibition, the Mafia becomes a powerful presence on the island and gains a stranglehold on the successful gambling industry.
1x4
A Ragtag Revolution
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Air date
Dec 08, 2016
In December 1959, rebel forces led by Fidel and Raul Castro and Che Guevara topple the corrupt Batista regime.
1x5
Making Heroes
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 08, 2016
Fidel Castro's brutal dictatorship and leftist reforms divide the country.
1x6
Of Soviets and Saviors
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Air date
Dec 08, 2016
Fidel Castro nationalizes U.S. interests and aligns himself with Russia, leading the CIA to attempt an assassination.
1x7
Secrets and Sacrifices
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Air date
Dec 08, 2016
In the 1980s, Cubans flee their restrictive country, cocaine finds its way into the government, and socialism in Europe collapses.
1x8 Show finale
Moments of Transition
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 08, 2016
In the series finale, the end of the Cold War brings the country's isolation to a close.

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