Series synopsis
The Cuba Libre Story, also known as Geheimes Kuba is a German documentary television series that premiered on ZDFinfo on December 11, 2015. It ended on March 11, 2016. It stars Ken Eaken.
Recounts the tumultuous history of Cuba, a nation of foreign conquest, freedom fighters and Cold War political machinations.
Premise
Recounts the tumultuous history of Cuba, a nation of foreign conquest, freedom fighters and Cold War political machinations.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ken Eaken as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 11, 2015 | March 11, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Breaking Chains After four centuries of Spanish colonial rule, Cubans win their independence, but U.S. intervention at the eleventh hour comes with a price. |
December 11, 2015 |
| 2 |
War and Sugar Cuba flourishes thanks to sugar production, but relations with the U.S. deteriorate, leading to the rise of military strongman Fulgencio Batista. |
December 11, 2015 |
| 3 |
Ganster's Paradise A source of illegal rum during Prohibition, Cuba becomes a haven for the Mafia, which seizes control of the country's popular gambling industry. |
December 11, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ZDFinfo |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 11, 2015 |
| Last aired | March 11, 2016 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |