Review of Comandante (2003) by Andreas S — 16 Sep 2009

Funny thing - Castro is perceived as an evil by the majority here in the west, with the exception of some few who seem to think he is the savior or something ...

Even in the alternative cinema I watched this you could feel the prejudice against him and each of his answers.

I liked the movie, not because I believe everything Castro said, but because he deserves the possibility to express himself as much as all the other politician do and has recieved almost none.

And yes, I find him more likable than a lot of the politicians I have seen.

Yeah, he was not asked some "stronger" questions, I agree.

No politican agreed to make an interview is ever asked the strong questions ...

For example - the american presiden never has to explain the unjust embargo against Cuba compared with the financial and military aid granted to worse dictatures - the mere "threat" Cuba represents for america is explanation enough ... and what "threat" would that be?

We in the west should start asking other questions, and not ask Castro.

Like why the sexual affair of one politician is more important than several unjust wars, why even after this finacial dissaster noone is questioning the system itself ... and how are our opinions manipulated by the media.

And maybe the very forbidden one - why is democracy not working as it should?

Well, watch it and watch your reactions and ask yourself why you are reacting this way.