Dear Fidel: Marita's Story
Marita Lorenz, the daughter of a German sea captain, recalls how she became the mistress of Fidel Castro in Havana soon after the Cuban revolution in 1959. After being six months pregnant with his baby, she was drugged and given a near fatal abortion. She was then recruited by the CIA and Mafia to assassinate Castro, but she threw away the poison pills just before she met Fidel. She then worked for the CIA in Florida and, in 1962, had a daughter while she was the mistress of an ex-dictator of Venezuela. She later married an FBI agent, by whom she had a son, and they spied on UN diplomats in a New York apartment. She claimed her spying days were over when she testified, in the 1977 Kennedy Assassination Inquiry, about her connection to Frank Sturgis and Lee Harvey Oswald.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the complex relationship between Marita Lorenz, a former lover of Fidel Castro, and the Cuban leader. Lorenz recounts her experiences as a young woman who became involved with Castro, her alleged involvement in plots against him, and her later life.
Critical Reception
The film offers a personal and often harrowing account of one woman's entanglement with revolutionary politics and a powerful historical figure. It has been noted for its unique perspective on Castro and the Cuban Revolution from a very intimate viewpoint.
What Reviewers Say
- Provides a unique and personal perspective on Fidel Castro.
- Explores themes of love, betrayal, and political intrigue.
- Features a compelling first-hand account from Marita Lorenz.
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Fun Fact
Marita Lorenz claimed she was asked by the CIA to assassinate Fidel Castro, and was even given poison capsules by them, though she ultimately did not go through with the plan.
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