Lejos de la isla

2007NR1h 30m

Six Cuban-American exiles discuss in detail their personal experiences during their escape from Cuba, through Operation Pedro Pan, the Freedom Flights, El Mariel, the Rafter Crisis, and the Cuban Visa Lottery.

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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Info about Lejos de la isla

Studio(s): Ashé Media

Originally Released: Jan 25, 2007

Production Country: United States

Budget: $55,000.00

Genres:Documentary, Music