Movie: Lejos de la isla

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Jose Beltran
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Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro

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Yvonne M. Conde
Yvonne M. Conde

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    Lejos de la isla

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    Prior to Fidel Castro's reign, Cuba was open to immigration. However, once Castro proclaimed himself dictator of Cuba, one of the largest exodus recorded began, one that continues today, 47 years after the Cuban Revolution. Six central characters of the film discuss in detail their personal experiences through Operation Pedro Pan, the Freedom Flights, El Mariel, the Rafter Crisis, and the Cuban Visa Lottery.

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    2007-01-25

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    Waves of our stories have washed upon these shores. Now let us share them.

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