Lejos de la isla (2007)

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

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.

Director: L.E. Salas
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: Ashé Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

cuba, visa, exile, cuban, rafter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lejos de la isla about?
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.
Who directed Lejos de la isla?
Lejos de la isla was directed by L.E. Salas.
Who stars in Lejos de la isla?
Lejos de la isla stars Jose Beltran, Fidel Castro, Yvonne M. Conde.
How long is Lejos de la isla?
Lejos de la isla has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Lejos de la isla?
Lejos de la isla is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Lejos de la isla produced?
Lejos de la isla was produced in United States of America.