Lejos de la isla

  • January 2007
  • 1hr

    30mins

  • Documentary
  • Music
  • Directed by

    L.E. Salas,

    Starring

    Jose Beltran,

    Fidel Castro,

    Yvonne M. Conde,

    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.