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Arnaldo begins the interview discussing his birth. Then, he tells some anecdotes from his childhood. Arnaldo recalls the military service and his jobs. He also recalls his joining the Young Communist League and his later expulsion from the Communist Party

In the interview, Arturo remembers his childhood and reflects on his father's abandonment. Then, he recalls his move to Havana and recounts anecdotes related to the racism he experienced as a Black man in the years before the Revolution. He considers that racism continues, but in a more underhanded way: he is in a relationship with a white woman, which led to a conflict with her children. Arturo discusses his mother's religion, Santeria, and the growth of new religions on the island. He recalls his first sexual relations and discusses prostitution while reflecting on the changes in relationships between men and women

Bebo begins the interview by remembering his childhood and the death of his father. Then, he recounts the consequences that the hurricane produced in his life, such as the loss of his house. Bebo discusses his first work experiences and his approach to unionism. He remembers the advent of the Revolution, the hopeful feeling that was lived in Cuba, and his first steps as a militiaman. He also remembers his participation in the 62-Kilometer Walk. Bebo recounts how he met his wife while discussing the religious differences that separated them. He remembers his first jobs for the Communist Party. He discusses the difficulties experienced in the tobacco plantations at the beginning of the Revolution. He also remembers almost being kicked out of the Communist Party because of his criticism of corruption. Bebo reflects on racism and homosexuality within the Communist Party. Then, he reminisces about his life during the Special Period. He ends the interview by talking about his children's work in the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) and his health problems

In the first session, Belinda recalls her upbringing away from her parents. She then discusses her studies and describes her vocal cord problems that prevented her from teaching. Belinda talks about the UNICEF-sponsored Casa del Niño y de la Niña: her son attends painting classes there. Belinda describes the trauma her son experienced when he witnessed a fire. She also discusses her son's problems with violence. Belinda recalls her uncles' militancy and explains how the Bonos del 26, also known as Billetes de la Revolución, work.

In the first session, Belkis narrates the history of her family and discusses her relationship with her aunts, the birth of her son, and her relationship with her ex-husband. She also discusses her education. Belkis discusses her first jobs.

In the first session, Bosch recalls his first years on the Isle of Pines and his time at the bilingual school.

In the interview, Caridad begins by talking about her family, her mother's upbringing and obtaining family housing from the State. Caridad recalls the Novoa Plan. She also recalls her first jobs and comments on anecdotes from her prison work. Caridad discusses the role of trade unions. Then, she recalls the Mariel Exodus and the humiliations towards people whose families had decided to go into exile. Caridad recalls the crisis at the Peruvian Embassy in Havana in 1980. She also discusses Fidel Castro's illness. Caridad reflects on the relationship between youth and the Revolution. Finally, Caridad discusses racism and the underrepresentation of non-white people in mass media

Carlos begins the first session by talking about his family, his father's abandonment, and his mother and aunts' prostitution. Carlos recalls the decision to move in with his aunt. He discusses the family problems he had after his aunt's death, the corruption in the housing system, and the housing conflicts he had with his cousin. Carlos recalls his fondness for studying. He also recalls his stay in the Soviet Union and the depression he fell into when he abandoned his studies to return to Cuba.

In the first session, Carmen recalls the early years of her life and raising her sisters after their parents died. She also recalls the decorations she received for her good performance in the textile factories and the trips to the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, and Germany. Carmen recalls her first marriage and the birth of her children. Finally, Carmen recounts the attack on one of her sons in a discotheque.

At the beginning of the interview, Celia recalls when her husband had cancer. She then recalls her first jobs and the birth of her children. Celia discusses the functioning of agricultural cooperatives and the Basic Unit of Cooperative Production (UBPC). Celia recalls the emigration of one of her daughters to the United States. She also discusses her husband's lack of participation in household chores. Celia recalls the 1970 harvest and reflects on Raúl Castro's government