“Riveting...Frenemies provides a historical and contemporary context for understanding the sixty-year US embargo against Cuba.”
—Philip Brenner, Emeritus Professor of International Relations, American University
Frenemies: Cuba and the U.S. Embargo
A documentary by Mirella Martinelli
87 minutes | In English and Spanish w/ optional English SDH captions | Scene Selection
Set to the pulsating beats of Afro-Caribbean music, the feature-length documentary film Frenemies examines the fraught relationship between the island nation of Cuba and the United States.

Presenting a critical perspective on both governments, Frenemies blends archival footage with contemporary examples of Cuba’s economic decay and vibrant culture, painting a vivid portrait of a nation fighting for survival against the world’s longest-running embargo.
Frenemies is available on DVD with public performance rights for school and library purchase or rental. Academic streaming can be licensed from Docuseek. Campus and community groups interested in hosting a community screening can book now through Bullfrog Communities.
“I have seen numerous films on US and Cuban relations, and Frenemies is the best. This is the most objective and balanced documentary on the United States embargo against Cuba.”
—Albert Fox, Founder and President, Alliance for Responsible Cuba Policy Foundation

“By juxtaposing our prejudices and our responsibility to historic facts and just society, while challenging our notions of ethics and borders, through this inspiring film the director and producer Mirella Martinelli is offering a mandatory educational tool, which presents an excellent starting point for several interesting classroom discussions.”
—Jasmina Bojic, Lecturer, Program in International Relations, Director, Camera As Witness Program, Stanford University

"With stunning scenes of Cuba, Frenemies provides a historical and contemporary context for understanding the sixty-year US embargo against Cuba. The film combines a clear description of the US policy with vivid personal stories which make it riveting and appropriate for a broad audience and classrooms."
—Philip Brenner, Emeritus Professor of International Relations, American University,
Co-author, Cuba Libre: A 500-Year Quest for Independence
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