The Bay of Pigs 1997 Directed by David Davis
On 17th April 1961, an invasion force of over 1,200 Cuban exiles - trained, financed, equipped and directed by the US CIA - launched an amphibious invasion of the Cuban mainland. This documentary examines both the tactical and ethical questions surrounding the failed three-day battle, one that the world watched with great apprehension, and features interviews with key participants, archival footage and information obtained through declassified documents.
Country
USA
Language
English
Gnere
Documentary
Production Company
Oregon Public Broadcasting
Release Date 1 January 1997
60 mins
