Student Uprising In Cuba
Footage shows scenes of student unrest directed towards corrupt Cuban dictator Batista. Shots show crowds of students marching down steps at Havana University. In one shot they carry a coffin. More shots, including a CU show students carrying an effigy of Batista, labeled "assassin." Batista is hung in effigy. Overhead shot shows a Havana street with students scattering. Police cars go after them. Two shots show imposing Havana U. outdoor steps. In one shot police take away a student leader.
Identifier | CLIP-13760 |
Duration | 54 sec |
Genre | Documentary |
Date | March 1955 |
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