American Comandante, Chapter 1
Clip: Season 28 Episode 1 | 9m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Watch the first chapter of "American Comandante" premiering November 17 at 9/8c on PBS.
William Morgan always wanted to "be somebody." After deserting from the army, spending time in prison and working for the mob, Morgan was ready for a new start. He got his chance as a Comandante fighting in the Cuban Revolution of the 1950s and '60s. "American Comandante" premieres November 17 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.
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American Comandante, Chapter 1
Clip: Season 28 Episode 1 | 9m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
William Morgan always wanted to "be somebody." After deserting from the army, spending time in prison and working for the mob, Morgan was ready for a new start. He got his chance as a Comandante fighting in the Cuban Revolution of the 1950s and '60s. "American Comandante" premieres November 17 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.
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Preview: S28 Ep1 | 30s | The forgotten story of an American during the Cuban Revolution. Premieres 11/17 on PBS. (30s)
"Deep Trouble" from American Comandante
Clip: S28 Ep1 | 1m 45s | 1960 marked a turning point for American Comandante William Morgan. (1m 45s)
Clip: S28 Ep1 | 1m 39s | William Morgan becomes more disillusioned with Castro's regime. Premieres 11/17 on PBS (1m 39s)
Clip: S28 Ep1 | 33s | Silent home movie clip of William Morgan as a teen. (33s)
Clip: S28 Ep1 | 1m 15s | Silent home movies filmed by William Morgan's father. (1m 15s)
Clip: S28 Ep1 | 1m 50s | Silent home movie clip featuring William Morgan as a child. (1m 50s)
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