Cuba documentaries are a source of information about the island nation. But not all documentary films make it to the mainstream cinemas, and many don’t even make to small independent theaters. For people who wish to view a documentary about Cuba, going online may be the only choice.
Here are seven places to find and watch documentaries about Cuba online.
1. Documentarylovers.com
This wide-ranging site has many films. Filmmakers can upload their documentary for approval to the site, which gives an outlet for many independent producers. Viewers can stream the content directly to their computer or tablet device; and documentaries, such as “The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil,” can be seen for free.
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2. Snagfilms.com
This movie website offers documentaries to watch free online and is a great site for schools to locate unusual films for students. The collection is vast and the subject matter varies across each genre. The streaming service is free and the site has apps for Apple and Android devices. Cuban documentaries such a “Three Cubans” and “Curious About Cuba” are listed in the database of films about the country.
3. Topdocumentaryfilms.com
This is another site with a database of films available to stream directly to your computer for free. The collection has some of the more controversial documentaries such as “The True Story of Che Guevara” and “Bye Bye Havana” and not all may be suitable for viewers of a younger age.
4. Netflix
This well-known streaming service is a great source of documentaries. The service is subscription based and users pay a monthly fee. Not every film makes it onto Netflix, but “The Buena Vista Social Club” can be found there.
5. YouTube
The vast selection of films and TV programs includes many relating to Cuba. The films may be watched for free and can be streamed directly. Documentaries about Cuba include “The Real Cuba” and “An American Travels to Cuba” along with many other independent productions.
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6. Documentraywire.com
This is another independently run site that has a database including films about Cuba. Available to stream online, the site has many documentaries that may not be available through more mainstream websites. Films such as “638 Ways to Kill Castro” and “The True Story of Che Guevara” can be watched at anytime and free of charge.
7. Cultureunplugged.com
This website of cultures and events from around the world has a database of documentaries about Cuba. The films can be streamed online and the subject matter is varied and up to date. Some of the top documentaries are “Cuba’s Hope” and “Cuba, As Time Goes By.”
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