Floating fishermen of Havana I SLICE I Full documentary

Gabriel is a regular plumber in the Cuban capital. But like many others, he is confronted with the low salaries. To make it through, he has to create his own solutions. It's called, "la lucha", the struggle, the art of daily survival… Along with Omar and Eduardo he goes fishing 2 or 3 times a week off the coast of Havana, when the sea permits, on very rudimentary boats… which give them the nicknames of floating fishermen!
Documentary: “Floating fishermen of Havana”
Direction: Olivier Roussin
Production: ZED
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[@GhostBoxmedium]

We went fishing whilst on vacation in Cuba. We took a hell of a lot of fishing tackle with us. We met an old Cuban gentleman hand lining on a bridge not far from our hotel. After two weeks we became good friends with him and his buddies and son. When we left we gave him all our rods, reels bags hooks and everything. He could not believe anyone would do this for him and he cried. We went back for the next couple of years fishing and to meet up with him each time. Wonderful humble people we love dearly. Amazing place to fish

[@mybrotherkeeper1484]

What’s the deal with boat ownership in Cuba?

[@mintyfresh569]

Are you still in contact with him?

[@billyin4c514]

Lots of respect, your generosity is admirable.

[@handy1arnwald947]

Fantastic! Respect.

[@robertm.8385]

@@mybrotherkeeper1484 the government owns everything including boats and people are slaves in that island

[@batistakhp]

This is how my dad provided for me and my family in Cuba. I am so humbled by this 🙏🏽

[@churchether]

God bless him. I'm from Norway, I work and make enough. But my passion is fishing. I use my catches as food for me, my family and friends. My favourite fish is halibut. My largest 20 kgs.

[@batistakhp]

@@churchether my favorite by far are Marlins 🤤

[@trevormiles5852]

Yes, maybe my dad did not fish. but he was an albanil. a brick layer. I am proud to have that background and pray thanks to him.

[@puridade1]

la determinación de los cubanos para superar los retos es muy hermosa, me gustaría mucho conocer abrazos de cuba desde brasil

[@shashidharshettar3846]

Is your dad living along well now?

[@samalamichael1]

Struggle of common men. No luxury but can see the Happiness and importance of family. Thank you

[@alexcarter8807]

Yes! In the USA (WASP culture) family pretty much means nothing. Everyone is an individual, on their own. You get kicked out at age 18 and your parents don't want to see you again.

[@mercylopez8460]

Happiness? You should go live in cuba, most Cuban want to flee the country… cubans die in the sea trying to escape..they also leave tru the amazone because is the only place they can fly to. No other country take them

[@mercylopez8460]

@@alexcarter8807 dude, in cuba three generations have to live in the same house cause they have no other place to live. Imagine living in a one beddroom with sibblings husband/wives and nephews and nieces. Plus your eventual family. All this in a run down apartment with no toilet and somewhat electricity. For sure this will be heaven for u

[@julioprida6482]

Did you say happiness ? Go back and see them while they are not being videotaped.

[@Balvinarts]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 go get a Cuban and bring him to America, same shyt 🤣

[@chrisadyle]

As a Cuban and Fisherman I can tell this makes me sad, a lot; HOW IN A ISLAND THERES NO FISH IN THE MARKET? I know how hard is life for fisherman and generally for people in my country….it’s sad to see the human and working potential of Cubans, being clouded by an ideology…..Hurts as a thorn in the heart….I pray for my people to be lighted some day

[@RiftVaulter]

We are beautiful either way

[@sione43]

Is Cuba a socialist country?

[@sweedkilla5210]

@@sione43 Jizz

[@nicolasbouyiouclis4726]

@@sione43 yes

[@alexs1835]

@@sione43 yes, it is.

[@davidhynd4435]

As an Australian I've lived my entire life with the concept that the ocean is alive with very big, very bitey nasties. The sight of these men paddling so far away from the shore, legs dangling like bait, filled me with horror. Especially doing it at night. There is certainly nothing equitable about the way the world's wealth is shared when men have to risk their lives this way just to keep their families fed. And even if those waters aren't churning with hungry sharks, there must be numerous other reasons why this practice is extremely dangerous. I take my hat off to them.

[@ritangkaim4670]

I have been doing...fishing,net casting,fish trappings and all types of fishing activities known to me... on truck tube (like these gentlemen ) since 1994 both on rivers and sea...rain or sunny,day and night...ragging floods and calm...(I was involve in a severe road accident in 1993 and is totally paralysed from my waist down!!...what I want to say is that these fishermen are really putting their life in great danger by going fishing on tubes without safety gears and protective apps of any shorts.As you say,their feet should not be dangling in the water while fishing... for many reasons...should wear safety swimming suit,should use proper paddles.,and still there are more things aught to be considered about safety fishing...God bless you and keep you safe gents.

[@mybrotherkeeper1484]

Sir, it’s all the more galling when you realize they live in Equity Paradise.

[@ritangkaim4670]

@@mybrotherkeeper1484 Definately...as a matteer of fact,sitting on bare tube, in the open sea, at night with light...you are putting yourself as AN IDENTIFIED TARGET of nature unitended missile.Baracudas and other fish are fisherman lure that can create nightmare on careless fishermen

[@ladraode9dedos409]

This is what Comunism tastes like. It makes misery very even....

[@colincook2360]

@@mybrotherkeeper1484 yeah socialism rocks. Hard to believe current western govts and academia hell bent on ruining their own countries just to have this Cuban utopia.

[@dooberdave219]

''At sea I forget all of my troubles; I completely disconnect , Its a fabulous feeling of freedom" . he described very eloquently EXACTLY how I have felt about the Ocean for 50 years .

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

This is how I feel about fishing anywhere.

[@jkgkjgkijk]

To be at sea, be it grey and lively, foreshadowing imminent doom or calm and serene-- a wash of its briny nectar perfuming the air-- is a taste of penetrating the firmament and being in the realm of GOD.

[@kiloton1920]

I need to get out on the ocean

[@pingguerrero2007]

Same feeling.

[@MikeY-nh2we]

@@kiloton1920 you definitely do theres something just wonderful and magical about it

[@gchukma]

Spent several months in El Salvador 1973 on a beach went diving for Oysters with local boys to sell to visitors from the capitol at beach side cabana. This family took me in learned a important lesson about survival in difficult circumstances. These guys are the " Old Man And The Sea ".

[@malungisamaseko3155]

The truth is this channel is teaching us to learn to appreciate the little we have because people survive with far less and they still afford to show a smile

[@marathonlogistics9943]

Unfortunately most of the folks that need to see this will never

[@filipbertram78]

Yap...teach not me. Teach the rulers of business world and false prophret of democracy.

[@reynaldomartinez2596]

No solo me hizo llorar, también me remonto 30 año atrás cuando yo también era uno de ellos. !

[@eljungleboybeats7632]

It brings tears to my eyes... I am part Cuban and my dad used to tell me all the stories about fishing, and its amazing watching this video...hopefully one day I will visit cuba..

[@Befree898]

Hemingway gave tribute to Cuban fishermen on the "Old man and the Sea". He says: those fishermen are the poorest l ever saw. Their equipment is rudimentary and very simple, but make no mistake they are the elite of their profession in the world.

[@positiveyouth.2272]

@Repent to Jesus Christ! Amen🙏🙏

[@PranitaPathakOnline]

Thank u dear for quoteing the lines.u took me to Hemmingway.luv from lndia

[@pobringtropa8731]

I salute you sir,.. fr Philippines

[@trevormiles5852]

@@pobringtropa8731 When ever I kick a can, i give him smile in memory. I hear they have his office intact in Cuba. Same typewriter he used for his book is still there.

[@blazepokemoncardchannel4252]

How can get his contact ill send hima few of my fishing poles

[@rekzkat]

Total respect for the bravery and determination of the Floating Fishermen.

[@kolebronson24]

From one fisherman to another, hats off to you gentlemen! Hope yall are still out there doing what you love!

[@tibetdemirtas7451]

Great story telling. Absolutely genius. These men deserve to have their stories told in such a respectable manner.

[@magico5314]

I completely disconnect, it's a freedom like no other, it's fascinating because I can hear the city, noises, laughs, cries....but no one sees me... This documentary really read the script and laid it all... Great freaking documentary..♥️

[@vxphan2601]

I loved fishing since I was a little kid about 7-8 years from VN and still fished for 50 years. Now, I worked as an engineer for 30 years and still go offshore fishing on a kayak in the gulf of mexico….. and I can relate to what he talked about being disconnected and freedom while fishing in the open water. All I think about was to stay alive, catch the biggest fish, and come back home at the end of the day. Tip my hat for those guys.

[@sawyertom3213]

Hello Phan,i’m a Vietnamese too,

[@christopherconnors9258]

I have great respect for how the vietnamese government has supported fishermen and farmers over the years. I've recently heard of a case where VN fishermen were running their fish farms illegally in protected areas to feed their familes, and instead of jailing and punishing them, the government helped the fishermen relocate their industry to a better area for everyone. as a descendant of Newfoundland fishermen, I know what it is like for a government to not care for their fishermen and their fisheries, so it makes me happy to know that there are places like Vietnam in the world.

[@AlejandroMartinez-it4qq]

@@christopherconnors9258 Vietnam has moved away from the communism and has adopted a more capitalist system is like a capitalist dictatorship that is why is not so bad in Vietnam since is a system that works not a failed system like communism I hope it becomes a democracy someday and free speech becomes a thing.

[@Jonathan.D]

I lived in VN for a few years and I loved it. I wish we could still live there. Unfortunately, the Chynees have ruined the fishing near VN and many other countries around the world. My favorite thing to do is fish for those huge freshwater prawn. So much fun and taste great too.✌

[@TruthPrevail777]

Enjoy every moment of this documentary. Beautiful country, beautiful people. It reminds you not to give up in life. At the same time value every small thing you have, not just luxury. Watching 20 minutes of this film make you realise and content with what you already have.

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

Very nice input. Thanks

[@suryanarayanabadithamani7686]

Those who earns by hardwork face any trouble!The best documentary explaining the value of life!👏👏👏

[@mirostsiklauri8028]

Exactly my friend

[@t.michael7139]

Inspite of fishing the whole night and with all the hard work they caught so less. I really respect their perseverance and determination

[@alexcarter8807]

That's a lot of fish they caught! See my post above.

[@mercylopez8460]

They have no other food, they need to fish

[@kewsiyehboah6058]

In Swahili.. Heshima.. ( Respect )..

[@Khalid-mf3iu]

@@kewsiyehboah6058 hakuna matata boss

[@jeremylesso857]

That fish goes along way when u have no meat

[@damienmartinez1376]

I’m Cuban American. I’m truly lucky that my parents fled in the 70’s. This documentary reminds me of that. Thank you

[@sujanbanerjee1]

Huge respect to these men who chose a life of hard work & honor, rather than going down the wrong path - we are what we choose to become.

[@amirbiscevic8944]

The struggle is real God bless these men and their families! Watching these families get together play dominoes and just be together and happy with just a little bit of food In the love of the family this is truly a wonderful story of hardship

[@slipperybeastaviationfishingsh]

This is a great documentary.Beautiful island and people too. They have very good family values. Very dangerous fishing on those inter tubes. They have no other choices in the circumstances. Thank for sharing. New subscriber from Miami 🎣👨‍👩‍👧🎏🙂🐟

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

New subscriber, also

[@fresh3817]

I respect these guys. May God bless you and your family and keep you safe at sea!

[@warldorwessarnoelt3936]

Love seeing other people way of life , their challenges, and their obstacles and the way they go about facing the challenges of life! I am INSPIRED!!!!

[@tristarperfecta1061]

Hats off to these guys. I'm gonna think of them next time I don't feel like going to work.

[@johnreydelrosario4882]

We are still blessed coz we manage to use a small boat when fishing offshore. You can see their struggles just to feed their family. My big salute to these men who keep on striving for their loved ones❣️ RESPECT💪

[@dertythegrower]

As someone from Miami, i have grown a lot of respect to the cuban cutlure. Their culture is larger globally and smarter than what it appears from the island perspective.

[@dertythegrower]

at 18:05 -- he says the rocks and the "maricon wall" are you serious, is that not translated? hahah

[@richierich2534]

I also grew up in miami were exposed to many different cultures a lot more than most Americans we can tell were there from just by listening to them speak

[@flaquere80]

@@dertythegrower he said Malecon wall......... Malecon is the name of a street and a wall stoping the waves from reaching the houses of habana also is a very popular spot to hang out at night

[@JC-qz8ox]

@@dertythegrower malecón means boardwalk

[@dertythegrower]

@@flaquere80 thank you, cheers.. ha

[@sonnyboyrobinson3rd900]

My man Gabriel was out in the ocean for 12 hours and return to shore without a hair out of place!!! This man is a boss 😉😉😉

[@trevormiles5852]

all he said.. Where is the coffee. lol

[@elliottsantiago1638]

I TELL YOU THESE DUDES HAVE HEART TO GO OUT THERE IN THOSE SHARK 🦈 INVESTED WATERS . WE AMERICANS HAVE IT EASY TO COMPARE TO OTHER PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD 🌎. I GIVE THANKS TO GOD AND GOD BLESS THOSE MEN .😇🕊

[@trevormiles5852]

@@elliottsantiago1638 You got that right Elliott, I am with you 100 percent. Sometimes I think our worst days hardly compare to some of their best days as far a work days go. I work hard, make good money and can pretty much buy anything I want from store. I wish i had somebody to come home to like this fellow has. Love how his mom quietly looks after him and he looks after her too. I loved how the kids all gathered and little girl took his lap and snacks. I do have great buddies so I know what he has in his friends. Out all night and still at end of week hang out with friends. I lived first part of my life working like them. And also got chance wo work with beautiful people here in usa. I would never bash my adopted country. Love it or love it I say. No choices on that one.

[@elliottsantiago1638]

@@trevormiles5852 At least we are greatful 🙏 for what we have been provided in the USA 🇺🇸 . So many are in total upiset here in the land of the free . If they were to switch places for 1 day than they would realize the heart of the matter of situations that people go thru. In order to put some kind of nureishment and clothes on them to survive. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS ALWAYS 🤓🕊

[@trevormiles5852]

@@elliottsantiago1638 You know Elliott, you got me thinking. Maybe the harshness of life is in the heart and mind. I was happy stealing chicken from neighbors to feed our family ( only did it once or twice ). As a 10yr old kid. I felt like I brought down a cape buffalo single handed. little sisters smiling and eating all doors closed . I am sure this situation is being repeated 100s times a day in this beautiful world. To this day, I like dropping a wrinkled 10 behind somebody who needs it. and they smile and i can see they feel lucky. yes, God smiles on a lot.

[@feurquiola9444]

I am impressed of the diligence of these 3 men.Just imagine fishing the whole night .They fish to earned decently for their family.I hope there is a generous soul who will give them a boat of their own so they can do fishing in a place with more fish. Please help these men. God bless you.

[@Wess-S]

I used to worked with a couple of (now good friends) awesome guys from Cuba years ago doing landscaping. They where "Carboneros" coke/charcoal makers... and their stories where always amazing, from their hardships to their blessings. Btw, these guys could plant a 20ft palmetto palm tree with a couple of steel shovels and ingenous leverage. Medium size tree needs to be cut down? Chopped with the sharpest old cheap machete. I mean, these guys had a solution for everything. We always sat under a tree for lunch, kicked our smelly boots off to relax and talked about fishing and life. It really sheds light on ones life choices when you meet people with such tenacity who grew up with nothing. Its like here in the US, we have it soo good, we create problems for no reason.

[@bufalo9845]

Que buen documental, esto trajo lagrimas a mis ojos, pues despues del Mariel cuando me negaron mi salida por haber estudiado y ser un ingeniero yo vivi asi de la pesca, recuerdo que le vendiamos los peces a unos fotografos que trabajaban en el cabaret Tropicana y para colmo uno de los llamados jefe de sector me queria aplicar la famosa ley de peligrsidad porque no trabajaba para el gobierno comunista, cuando eso no habia ni anzuelos disponibles ni linea de pescar , dificil de conseguir, pero la verdad que el amor a la pesca y a ese mar de Cuba mitigaba un poco el ansia de llegar Estados Unidos y la pasabamos muy bien en ese momento, un recuerdo para mis amigos algunos ya no estan, Mingui, Talla , Gustavo , Barba y Whito y muchos mas, de esto hace mas de 35 años y todavia seguimos exclavizados...cuanto recuerdos!

[@netovalens8760]

Saludos desde Guanajuato capital México!

[@pedropedra.7777]

Dios los guarde, salu2 desde San Pablo Brasil hermanos!!

[@warmbloodydew]

This channel should have millions subscribers! ALL your videos are eye-opening documentaries!🌍🌎

[@eliasnazario6071]

This is a very true account of what people go through every day in Cuba ,with nothing to look forward

[@mike.p.1400]

Yes. I work with a lot of Cubans and they’ve told me stories.

[@ericrivera1391]

These three gentlemen need their own boat. Life long friends. The hours they put in to fish is amazing. Respect to you all

[@yoface938]

They can’t afford a fishing license, it will be confiscated by the government in a second and given to a officers relative or sold to smugglers for a quick buck

[@taukparit]

Maybe you could do crowdfund for them, just saying tho..

[@bootscamaro4221]

My dad is a farmer and fisherman from the Philippines now I’m living in the US and always telling my Americans friends how fortunate they are.

[@trevormiles5852]

I keep secret , that I lost two siblings to malnutrition. Many people just do not understand and survivors quite guilt we/ I carry since child.

[@rodneylyn1604]

This brought back memories of the story The old man and the sea !

UP

[@mercylopez8460]

Hardly

[@hellosweetheart3350]

How about the little man in the boat? ... anything?

[@Khalid-mf3iu]

@@hellosweetheart3350 eaten by shark

[@Jeff-bl1rz]

@@hellosweetheart3350 Hilarious

[@catfishDelly]

spend the night at the sea... with leg on sea water, very exhaust the stamia... its cold.. but warm smile come out when he caught biggest fish...they life in happiness but, i wish they all have a better life someday... and always healty

[@mybrotherkeeper1484]

The bad part is this gets harder every year with age, and more dangerous. Eventually, you run out of gas.

[@kurtrussellekhali7631]

Brotherhood and friendships shows a lot in every one of them.

[@michaeleasterling5943]

My respect for all 3 men. They seem to be the best of friends and share this common denominator of life. I like the celebration with the rum! I don't know you but may God bless your humble souls and be blessed, for you have blessed me by sharing your lives on this video.

[@jasonmarmor4683]

So impressive how resourceful and dedicated these men are!

[@elizerlee7343]

I've been a fisherman for so long time ...this style of fishing is very dangerous if you have no boat..but i salute for them they are so responsible to their family...''if you see a ocean still in color blue still there is hope'' the fisherman quotes......

[@kristofmertens267]

Got family living in Matanzas, 2 hour drive from Havana, never saw blue water at El Malecon! Even where they were fishing, gray water with lots of trash floating around. For blue water you need to avoid that spot... xD

[@johnpower8356]

What a wonderful documentary, I spent some time in Havana, Cubanos are smart, determined, respectful, and mostly friendly I loved Everything about this place except for their struggle with their government, it was nice to hear they can sell their fish for decent pesos better than average monthly earnings, hopefully some day I can return

[@dave-oh3549]

And I complain about the double shift I have to do as a nurse in a psychiatric ward... Thanks for providing some context. These men teach me to be grateful for what I have.

[@racay9082]

I can only imagine the money you get after your double shift as a nurse.

[@venomf0]

@@racay9082 100x these Cubans pay

[@Kumutuna]

What a beautiful documentary and a humbling one

[@investorbettor505]

As a Cuban american it’s really sad what the once thriving country has turned into. That being said, this is an awesome documentary of Cuban life! The mannerisms of the people documented here remind me of so many of my Cuban-American relatives. It’s cool to see. Also, they caught some super tasty fish! A lot of those were Snapper fish! 😋

[@lf1496]

As a Cuban American myself whose parents were born and raised on the island and whose family is still on the island, as a cubana linda who goes to the island once a year, I can say if the US would stop STALKING our island accepting that we have a different system, that we are not giving the US our resources and turning it into PR, maybe we would be okay. Socialism in Europe was created and paid for by America after WWII with a $150 BILLION GRANT The Marshall Plan Google it. America created the social safety net nanny states of Europe for Europeans. Spain, Norway and many other European countries give their people everything, Free school including university subsidized housing heat, free healthcare, they have SOCIALIST ruling parties and Prime Ministers like Pedro Sanchez of Spain right now. Somehow it's not a problem for Europe. Yet when the global South countries want to give their people help it's "evil" and CIA coups are initiated . The double standard is very clear and the reason is clear coming from the NAZI West

[@bronzemen34]

That’s a tough life…….Respect to Gabriel - Omar and Bernardo who like many other men out there have to provide and find enough for their families…..despite the harsh conditions they still manage to put a smile on their faces 💯🔥 nothing but respect……alot of western worlds have it easier even if it is going through covid and lockdowns and mandates…….these people have survived thinking outside the box and using their ingenuity to get by……..amazing resilient people 💯🔥❤️

[@kingkoy8]

A decent way to earn a living! Hats off to this fellas!

[@Popota335]

It's decent and hard. And Island where there is no fresh fish in the markets. It comes in cans from Chile and with Russian letters... And those were the good days😁

[@radioraffa]

Really?? Do you know anything about Cuba??

[@Popota335]

@@radioraffa yes I actually do.

[@radioraffa]

@@Popota335 It was meant for @Impact Two.

[@Popota335]

@@radioraffa peace bro ✌️

[@andyhoms2001]

"Give me a little coffee. I have to sleep. I'm exhausted!" 😂. And Cuban coffee is super strong!

[@Imnatoshi]

I love fishing.. the waiting..the catch...it's just relaxing,.. the wind on your face...its all about patience.

[@don.richard8823]

Total respect for these fearless men fishing with there legs hanging like bait for sharks!

[@JoseSanchez-zj2ct]

I did it my self 30 years ago also in Cuba,but 10 miles away from those guys(to North)Exactly like them,my place was Bacuranao Beach. UFFF..so many memories from my childhood...Thanks for the documentary!!!!

[@brandongollach]

Where do you live now?

[@mybrotherkeeper1484]

I heard years ago Cubans weren’t allowed to own boats. You know best. Can you tell me what the truth is?

[@darkvader8580]

I really like the simplicity of their lives..they are very hard working and appreciate on what they have..they seem to be struggling in life but they are happy...

[@mateot7170]

Forget Bear Grylls, Cubans are the REAL survivalists!! Great doc, loved it!

[@user-ze2mw6nh4y]

I would see the men fishing near the town I stayed in. I would also see them return to the village with the catch and sometimes they would push their friers out front to sell some fish and some rice from home. It was always a honor and a privilege to have that meal rather than the traditional pizzas or going to the high end restaurants. I got very sick eating at high end restaurants and NEVER got sick buying “street food” from the locals. It was the best food I ever had on the island. Respect to the Cuban people. So much love and such rich culture. Can’t wait to return.

[@instavid3160]

Fisherman life is very harder life.Thank you so much for sharing with us. Love from Bangladesh village people ❤️..

[@abyg5781]

Those man are really brave ,hope the future bring better opportunities 🙏🏻 they deserve it

[@trevormiles5852]

yeah. first think a fantasized about was making them a boat that was safer or at least keep them dry.

[@annettebertora4434]

AWESOME. Wish some of us could learn something from this REAL men !!!!!!!

[@needmoreramsay]

God bless these brave and hard working men !!🎣🐠🐟

[@handy1arnwald947]

I've been very poor and very hungry. Homeless for long periods in my teens. I love to fish. These people are so much like I grew up. I would love to fish with them, share my fishing gear. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@eddiearrington8086]

Thank you for putting this together. I know it’s a tough life but how simple and peaceful too.

[@zandiepacudan5386]

Simple but have a happy living family ♥️ watching from Philippines 🇵🇭 💕

[@Khalid-mf3iu]

Comostaka kabayan

[@twinflowerfioretta]

outstanding Docu. and stunning fishermen, they have a simply and somehow complicated Life to survive. but in my opinion richness has many colours - and that isn`t always only much much Money! Life offers more..... Thanks🙏👍SLICE ✨

[@Mogul_inthemaking]

Bottom line, the guy loves his mom and his mom really encourages him. ❤️

[@Avogadros_number]

I really needed this. Thank you

[@dodicdodic5440]

Awesome episode and touching story. These men are glorious! Respect! The final is incredible: The morning sky, throwing the inner tube, the fish, jumping up and leaving... excellent angle of the camera. And the song matches perfectly. If somebody knows the name of it, please drop a message, I'll be happy to hear it in full length. Great, great work! 🙏🏽

[@borbowahmadey2684]

There is nothing better than your family. Jibril is a man who takes great care of his children. Life has many facets. it tastes neutral. Allah bless you all ❤️

[@Deeznutz002]

Be respectful please. Gabriel is not Arabic, its Aramaic. Thank YoU

[@LosDoyerss]

Fishing really is a beautiful thing. Even if you don't end up catching anything at all, it's always an enjoyable and relaxing time.

[@edema.3418]

Not as relaxing if you need to fish for survival and not for pleasure.

[@DT__1]

No matter to all hustle the man knows what a free man is! Respect!

[@mercylopez8460]

What free man? The Cuban ppl are trying to scape tru the sea or anyway they can…

[@nicolasbouyiouclis4726]

@@mercylopez8460 the true Cuban patriotic people are not trying to go anywhere.. I read that Cuba sends hundreds and hundreds of Medical Doctors to other countries to work and help the poor populations... while we in the so-called western Democracies, we send out thousands and thousands up on thousands of marines to kill civilians of other poor little countries, just to steal their national resources.. Go figure....

[@longjohn77]

@@nicolasbouyiouclis4726 you read and now you think yourself an expert. Have you ever visited Cuba? I'm going with no. Cubans hate the government and live in fear and poverty. 🤡

[@nicolasbouyiouclis4726]

@@longjohn77 Firstly I never claimed that I was an expert on anything mr. with opinion.. My father visited Cuba over forty two times when Batista the dictator puppet of the US and the american gangsters that had turned the entire island into a whore house, allowing the multinational companies use the proud Cuban people as slaves and stealing their resources and were running it as if it was their property... and it wasn't pretty at all... I can still remember the horror stories I was told and the sad pictures of the cubans I saw.. The people today are poor alright but at least they have their dignity like one can easily see in this video... ..and by the way, there are other countries with similar political ideology as Cuba in this world and they aren't going through the sufferings Cuba is facing... wonder why? One more thing for you Mr... after the Cuban revolution the Cuban leadership chased the dictator and the gangsters out of the country, then they traveled to N.Y. at the UN and offered President Eisenhower to work together to restart the island's economy for the good of the country and the Cuban people, but the Republican party at the time wouldn't have none of that because they owned the whole thing up to a few months before... specifically the President's handlers kept him from excepting the offer! and that's a fact! then Castros turned east to the Soviets for help.. and the rest is history.. My Canadian cousins just came back from traveling to Cuba as Canadians often do.. and they have different opinion the you, about the Cuban people.. yes they don't have much material things, but they are proud citizens and happy people!

[@longjohn77]

@@nicolasbouyiouclis4726 that's a whole lot of nonsense just to say you haven't visited the Island and you have no idea what you're babbling on about. Run along now boy, you're way over your head here.👋

[@dshow1658]

It’s just amazing to see how other people live. I can’t imagine a life like that it’s story’s like this that make me realize how great I have it. .

[@cathya44]

My heart goes out to them , extremely tough guys just like my old man so proud of being Cuban American !!!

[@rmw090]

These guys are fit, happy, and love their family! Everything anyone could want

[@RRAX]

They live under a communist government, that helps a lot in being fit 🤣

[@aaronhiggs]

@@RRAX communism have zero with them being fit other than having more doctors per capita than another country. But yeah communism sucks for real.

[@RRAX]

@@aaronhiggs suuuuuuuure 👍

[@turkey2003]

@@aaronhiggs they are fit because they need to walk everywhere and paddle out to sea in inner tubes. They need to do this because the communist government bankrupted the nation. What is the point of having so many doctors if there is no medical supplies?

[@jasonbruns1976]

These men are amazing! Imagine what they could do with a fishing pole and a boat?

[@kristofmertens267]

Nope, tried to get rid of my poles for free, they wouldn't even look at them! They said they feel every single move in the string while using their hands and feel closer to nature that way, there I stood with 3 poles in a bag, like a fucking douche... xD

[@ada9983]

@@kristofmertens267 I am Cuban from Varadero. My dad taught me how to fish from with a hand line since I was a little girl. In the US, I still prefer to fish with a hand line, bare hands. I always end up catching the most and bigger fish. You can feel the fish when they first nibble and therefore can set the hook really quickly.

[@kristofmertens267]

​@@ada9983Tengo Familia en Matanzas! Yeah, Cubanos know what to do if it comes to fishing bare handed! ❤️💪

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

I totally get these guys. I live in Philly and fish out of NJ. Im a roofer that doesn't make allot of money but I love fishing. I bought a beat up pos 16ft boat for 200. I took construction trash wood and built my boat. I did buy a new engine because I take my little boat sometimes 30 to 35 miles offshore. So I understand these guys struggle through my own

[@joemama9098]

Bullshit, you have no idea how they struggle.

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

You spend 14 years in prison, been a heroin addict for 26 years, homeless since I was 13? Right, got it. You ever only have the clothes on your back to start a life? But that's my struggle chief. Just cause I'm at the top now doesn't mean I was always there. Maybe that peanut brain of yours could comprehend that

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

You spend 14 years in prison, been a heroin addict for 26 years, homeless since I was 13? Right, got it. You ever only have the clothes on your back to start a life? But that's my struggle chief. Just cause I'm at the top now doesn't mean I was always there. Maybe that peanut brain of yours could comprehend that

[@mybrotherkeeper1484]

I wish more Americans could do what you’re doing. We let others scare us or we’re afraid of what people will think if our possessions aren’t up to snuff, so…we do nothing….

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

Im tired of doing nothing. I got stuff I wanna see and things I wanna do. No one is going to give them to me and I have to work my ass off to get them but I'm willing to do whatever I have to

[@thetinkercook5430]

Amazing! I love their ingenuity. Same way they keep 40 era cars still running

[@leehyunsong7001]

The young man and the tyre. Hemingway in tears!

[@avalt0134]

As a Cuban living in the US, I was blessed thanks to my family, I had better opportunities but I really appreciate the honesty of the documentary

[@Mryiyo209.]

Fishing company's should bless these guys with some gear.

[@sabbag-saab2215]

Estos hombre llenos de mucho orgullo y brabura son los verdaderos Héroes de Cuba. Bendiciones mis queridos hermanos Cubanos .

[@fernandocruz1393]

My fave slice documentary so far. Hats off

[@titogonzalez8012]

I’m speechless, the survival and struggles are an everyday day thing may soon ingenuity prevail, thanks for this segment…

[@thungchioodyuo2006]

1:50 ....That two lover stole the show ❤️

[@daigb749]

The malecon is full of "love show" 😍

[@thungchioodyuo2006]

Golden Age...❤️ Pure

[@justicewillprevail1106]

Hardworking men making a honest living. Good for them. They should feel proud.

[@mybrotherkeeper1484]

According to their government these brave men are criminals.

[@joseorta9928]

a while back At the company I work for...I trained 4 cubans to operate robatic bagers...they are hard workes..n kind people...this was in Illinois USA. good people.

[@bamboozled4071]

Good life! This gives more encouraging lessons to be brave and confident out in the world no good chances up for granted. Work hard and you'll achieve what your dreaming and aiming for. Although they're job of fishing is life risky it's fun and more freedom. If this world I'm living was 200 yes earlier I would love to be just like them .

[@tommytommy1002]

I witnessed this one morning in Cojimar (the fishing village that Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and The sea is based on). Having no idea what I was watching at first, I assumed someone was defecting to Cuba by raft (haha). I also assumed the current was pushing the guy towards the shoreline. As he got closer, I could see that he was sitting on a what looked like a 3X3 sheet of styrofoam. To his left and right were 3" strips of wood with dowels that held his fishing spools. Once he reached the shoreline, the mystery of why he has sitting with his back towards the shoreline was solved; he was using flipper to propel himself while wearing full length blue jeans. I had no idea he could have been out at sea all night until I watched this doc.

[@samuelalejandrosalazarcabr5309]

Aplausos y Ovación Total para esos Lobos Mar!!!!!, LOS MEJORES PESCADORES Q HE CONOCIDO!!!!!, 3 o 4 anzuelitos viejos, 2 o 3 carreticos, aletas gastadas y MUCHA VOLUNTAD movida por la necesidad q impera en esa isla

[@houdinihimself2584]

Respect to those men . Love to cuba 🇨🇺

[@tyyy4681]

Seriously one of the greatest documentaries ever produced. “A combination of tradition, pride and hunger”

[@priscillafuentes8663]

Need is the mother of invention,👏👏 awesome loving family,caring men. God bless them.

[@asahelkish5809]

7 years I spent there. Every day was like a dream. Part of me loves it, part of me gets terrified. But iam grateful.

[@keokiainokea1115]

They caught some good fish! Big props to these hard working fishermen!

[@TheTheRandomShow1234]

This is really a beautiful mini-doc. thank you for making this, my heart goes out to all our bothers and sister struggling in Latin America

[@guardianangel4195]

Thank you so much for this video. Then I know the journey of someone's life around the world.., that I've never known before, particular in this country. Love you all..💙💙💙💙

[@xgzh855z]

I wish i had friends with this dedication and togetherness

[@admirninta8868]

A Cuban joke: "Fidel teaches us how to fish,so that we can eat ,but he didn't teach us how to swim ,so that we won't escape "...

[@justinbell700]

Love the strong heart that these men in providing for their families

[@tokatovchishi2612]

My favourite channel # documentary # keep it up # Make longer video .

[@everettnapihaa6111]

This film should make these guys wealthy movie stars! They are lanky and built right for the hard work they do. Nice family time and modest eating at the game table. Should be a movie with them playing themselves, a much longer version, I really didn't want this to end!! Thanks to the drug smugglers, the Coast Guard is lenient for them just making an honest living. Wish them the very best!!!

[@SosoChauchidze]

beautiful documentary

[@premierexterior8720]

That's the last time i complain about my work. Brave men.