Frontline - S03E12: Crisis in Central America 2: Castro's Challenge

Name: Crisis in Central America 2: Castro's Challenge
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1985-04-10
Duration: 55 min

Apr 10, 1985Documentary, NewsSeason 3, Episode 12

The Cuban revolution of the 1950's was the first successful challenge to US preeminence in the Western hemisphere. Part 2 looks at the roots of the revolution, Fidel Castro's rise to power, the establishment of the first Communist state in the Americas, the support for his revolution abroad, and Cuba's troubled history with the United States.

Cast: Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff

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Frontline S03E12 Synopsis

Stream Frontline "Crisis in Central America 2: Castro's Challenge" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1985-04-10, this episode is part of Season 3 of Frontline. Featuring performances from Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The Cuban revolution of the 1950's was the first successful challenge to US preeminence in the Western hemisphere. Part 2 looks at the roots of the revolution, Fidel Castro's rise to power, the establishment of the first Communist state in the Americ...