Saul Landau (1936–2013) was an American journalist, filmmaker, and political commentator known for his documentaries and writings on social justice, Latin American politics, and U.S. foreign policy. His work challenged mainstream narratives, advocating for human rights and progressive change.
Born in New York City, Landau studied history at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. As a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, he focused on Latin American affairs. His career spanned journalism, academia, and filmmaking, producing over 50 documentaries and authoring 14 books.
His notable films include Fidel (1968,) offering a rare glimpse into Castro’s Cuba, and Paul Jacobs and the Nuclear Gang (1979,) which won an Emmy for exposing government suppression of radiation hazards. He co-authored Assassination on Embassy Row (1980) with John Dinges, investigating the murder of Chilean diplomat Orlando Letelier. His books, including The Guerrilla Wars of Central America (1993) and A Bush and Botox World (2007,) analyzed U.S. interventionism and global politics.
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Study is the scourge of boyhood, the environment of youth, the indulgence of adults and the curative for the aged.
—Saul Landau
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