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In the late 1950s, the Cuban revolution put a spotlight on Latin America, which would soon became an important economic and political focus for the United States. Over the years, the rising prominence of the Hispanic population in South Florida and our proximity to Latin America gave us an unique perspective on news coverage dealing with issues important to the region.

These videos are presented by the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives during the October 2008 Hispanic Heritage Month. Each is South Florida television news documentary. They are transfers of original 16mm Kinescopes from WCKT (WSVN) Miami.

CUBA: DAYS OF DECISION from July 26, 1959. WCKT-MIAMI Special Report documenting the the period of unrest in Cuba just six months after the fall of the Batista regime. This report features interviews with prominent Cubans and Americans with insight regarding the turmoil in Cuba. See footage of Fidel Castro and his band of followers coming down from the mountains and parading through the streets of Havana after the defeat of Batista's supporters. The program also debates whether or not Communism may flourish in Cuba.

OUTLOOK: Cuba, The Unfinished Revolution from 1964. A production of WCKT-MIAMI on the 5th anniversary of the Castro regime program that is hosted by Wayne Fariss. It’s an examination of Anti-American trends since 1800's featuring a chronology of Cuban leaders.