American Experience

American Comandante, Chapter 1

Clip: Season 28 Episode 1 | 9m 17s  | Video has closed captioning.

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.

Aired: 11/17/15

Rating: NR

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