The special screening today in the U.S. capital of the documentary Cuba después de Castro (Cuba After Castro), directed by Abby Martin and Matt Belen, concluded with a standing ovation from attendees.

The film explores Cuba's current social and political reality through an interview with President Miguel Díaz-Canel, offering a portrait of the head of state, who belongs to a generation born after the triumph of the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro.

Prior to the screening, the head of the Cuban Mission to the United States, Lianys Torres, thanked the audience for attending and noted that the gathering to enjoy the film took place on the eve of the celebration of the centennial of the leader of the Cuban Revolution.

The diplomat took the occasion to reiterate her country's commitment to peace, stating that Cuba poses no threat to the United States. She recalled the island's long history of cooperation, having sent healthcare workers and teachers to different parts of the world, as well as the role the Caribbean nation has played in training doctors from various countries, including the United States.

Torres spoke of the resilience of the Cuban people amid the strict blockade imposed by the U.S. government and under the threat of military aggression.

In this context, she expressed gratitude for the friendship and solidarity shown toward the people she represents and affirmed that "Cuba's future belongs to Cubans."

The special screening took place at Busboys and Poets, a restaurant, bar, bookstore, and community gathering spot with several locations throughout the city.

"While the U.S. government economically strangles Cuba and threatens war, most people here know very little about the neighbor they are urged to hate," the film's official website states.