This   91 minutes biographical documentary film takes a rousing, invigorating, emotional look at one of the most complex and endearing figures of the 20th Century global politics, Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

Through a mix of archival footage and talking heads (which include writers, celebrities, and personal friends such as author Gabriel Garcia Marquez), Fidel Castro, el Comandante-well known to Latin American masses, emerges as a warm human being as well as a true revolutionary.

Dealing with everything from Fidel's youth to his overthrow of the Batista-US backed- regime right up to the Elian Gonzales debacle, the film portrays Fidel as an inspiring, natural leader who has never lost sight of his dream nor betrayed his ideals, and who has helped many Third World countries over the years, despite of US anti-Cuban defamation.

Moving moments with Nelson Mandela and others attest to his status as a third world hero. Some viewers may find this all to be rather biased, as very little screen time is given to issues such as this notorious different political system . Most, however, will simply relish this hitherto unavailable opportunity to see a portrait of Fidel Castro unmarred by the demonizing brush of U.S. propaganda.

Estela Bravo, a longtime resident of both Havana and Manhattan, directed utilizing rare access to Cuba's archival film libraries.