Cuba and the Cameraman
Seen it?2017 | 113 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
This revealing portrait of Cuba follows the lives of Fidel Castro and three Cuban families affected by his policies over the last four decades.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jon Alpert
- Jon AlpertSelf
- Fidel CastroSelf
- Angél BorregoSelf
- Cristobal BorregoSelf
- Gregorio BorregoSelf
- Luis AmoresSelf