This film describes the story of Esteban, a Cuban who lived through slavery and the War of Independence, through the eyes of Miguel Barnet.  Esteban Montejo, a 105- year old, who lived through beatings and the cruelty of slavery recounts his story of how his African roots were grounded in the Caribbean.   Barnet describes his experience of interviewing and getting to know an extraordinary man like Esteban.