Documentary recounting the story of the Cuban Revolution and its impact on the young people of Cuba.
Documentary recounting the story of the Cuban Revolution and its impact on the young people of Cuba.
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In the early morning of February 3, 1979, a giant black triangular object flew over Soesterberg Air Base. At least twelve soldiers witnessed this bizarre spectacle.
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