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Cuba, a People Armed
Synopsis
Shot in Cuba in 1961, this documentary follows a volunteer militia brigade organized in defense of the Cuban Revolution. Joris Ivens and his crew observe military training, daily life, and collective discipline among civilian volunteers. The film emphasizes popular mobilization as a defining feature of the revolutionary state.
Original Title
Cuba, pueblo armado
Director
Joris Ivens
Serge Reggiani
Narrator
