Belly of the Beast Films

Belly of the Beast is a trailblazing, award-winning U.S.-based media outlet that tells Cuba’s

untold stories through hard-hitting journalism and stunning cinematography. Since launching in

early 2020, Belly of the Beast has become a go-to source for news, information and insight about

Cuba and U.S.-Cuba relations.

Belly of the Beast’s work has been featured in numerous outlets, including The New York Review

of Books, ESPN, NPR, USA Today, Jacobin, The Hill, The Nation, Democracy Now! and the

Miami New Times. Breaking with the practice of parachute journalism, Belly of the Beast is

pioneering a new model of collaboration among Cuban and U.S. journalists and filmmakers.

Belly of the Beast fills the void of in-depth and nuanced coverage of Cuba through people-

centered stories and investigative journalism that expose the political and economic interests

driving U.S. policy.

Belly of the Beast adheres to the highest journalistic standards. Our first obligation is to the truth.

We strive to present information accurately and with meaningful context. We are committed to

the discipline of verification. However, we recognize that while our journalistic methods may be

objective, we are not. Belly of the Beast is made up of individuals who care deeply about social

justice and fighting for a better world. Progressive values guide our work, from social media

posts to long-form documentaries.

We operate with no strings attached – we do not represent any government nor do we work for

any corporation or billionaire.