Join us for the second of two webinars this spring that explore how scholars, journalists, and artists are recovering a more complete picture of the Angolan Civil War’s legacy.
Half a century after the start of Cuba’s military involvement in Angola, the war remains one of the most consequential yet least discussed experiences of the revolutionary period. For the tens of thousands of Cubans who served overseas between 1975 and 1991—as soldiers, teachers, doctors, and technicians—the conflict left lasting personal and social scars that have often been overshadowed by triumphalist official narratives.
Our second event features political scientist María de los Ángeles Torres, currently at work on a book provisionally titled “Democratizing the Past: Cuban Memories of the Angolan Civil War.” She will be joined by Ivette Leyva-Martínez, creator of the blog “La última guerra,” a pioneer in asking Angola veterans to share their experiences. Cuban independent film director Carla Valdés León will discuss clips from her 2016 documentary “Days of December,” which explores the hidden toll of the war on veterans and their families.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A with the online audience. This conversation will be conducted in both English and Spanish languages.
Half a century after the start of Cuba’s military involvement in Angola, the war remains one of the most consequential yet least discussed experiences of the revolutionary period. For the tens of thousands of Cubans who served overseas between 1975 and 1991—as soldiers, teachers, doctors, and technicians—the conflict left lasting personal and social scars that have often been overshadowed by triumphalist official narratives.
Our second event features political scientist María de los Ángeles Torres, currently at work on a book provisionally titled “Democratizing the Past: Cuban Memories of the Angolan Civil War.” She will be joined by Ivette Leyva-Martínez, creator of the blog “La última guerra,” a pioneer in asking Angola veterans to share their experiences. Cuban independent film director Carla Valdés León will discuss clips from her 2016 documentary “Days of December,” which explores the hidden toll of the war on veterans and their families.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A with the online audience. This conversation will be conducted in both English and Spanish languages.
