In 1998, the US arrested 5 Cuban citizens sent by the Castro government to unearth anti-Castro and anti-Cuba violence. The Cuban 5, as they came to be known, were convicted of espionage and conspiracy to commit murder, leading to prison sentences ranging from 15 years to 2 consecutive life sentences. A new documentary, Will the Real Terrorist Please Stand Up?, weighs the convictions of the Cuban 5, against the crimes of anti-Castro Cubans, and examines the historical context that motivated all parties.

On July 26, 2011, Uprising host Sonali Kolhatkar interviewed the film’s director, Saul Landau, about the film.

Watch the interview here:

There is a screening of ‘Will the Real Terrorist Please Stand Up’ in Los Angeles on July 26th, marking the nationwide release of the film on DVD and digital platforms.

WHEN: Tuesday July 26 at 7 pm
WHERE: Laemmle’s Monica 4-Plex, 1332 2nd St., Santa Monica.
MORE INFO: $10 entrance fee at box office

Martina Steiner recorded this interview.