Lejos de la isla

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.

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Jose Beltran

Himself

Fidel Castro

Himself (archive footage)

Yvonne M. Conde

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