James Franco plays Fidel Castro and yes, we're all processing that together.
Follows the true-life story of Cuban exile turned social advocate, Alina Fernandez, whose birth was the result of the tryst between Revuelta and Castro. Revuelta sacrificed her and her physician husband’s personal belongings and finances to help fund the start of the communist revolution.
Acting
Ana Villafañe carries the actual emotional weight here.
Costume
Revolution-era Cuba looks expensive, at least.
Director
Miguel Bardem
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Alina Fernandez herself called the casting choice 'disappointing' but worked as an advisor on set anyway — Hollywood compromise in action.
This marks one of Franco's first major roles following his 2019 misconduct allegations, making the film's existence its own kind of political statement.
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