Film Screening | Cuba After Castro: The Island in the Crosshairs

Film Screening | Cuba After Castro: The Island in the Crosshairs

Date and Time

Aug 12, 2026 6:00 pm

Location

14th & V

2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009

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Screening of Cuba After Castro: The Island in the Crosshairs on the eve of the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro's birth (August 13, 1926)

Join Busboys and Poets for a special screening of Cuba After Castro: The Island in the Crosshairs on the eve of the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro's birth (August 13, 1926). Directed by Matt Belen and Abby Martin, the film offers a rare look at contemporary Cuba through the first and only American interview with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.

As Cuba's first leader born after the Revolution, Díaz-Canel reflects on the country's revolutionary legacy while confronting intensified U.S. sanctions, a global pandemic, economic challenges, and historic domestic protests. Through unprecedented access, the documentary presents a perspective on Cuba's history, politics, and future that is rarely seen in the United States.

The evening will feature a special guest appearance by filmmaker Abby Martin, followed by a discussion and audience Q&A

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