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A co-presentation with Latino Public Broadcasting | Go to www.lpbp.org

90 Miles, a film by Juan Carlos ZaldĖvar

Cuban American filmmaker Juan Carlos Zaldívar, once a 13-year-old loyalist of the Cuban Revolution, recounts the strange twist of fate that took him across one of the world's most treacherous stretches of water in '90 Miles.' | Read the synopsis »

Premiered: July 29, 2003 at 10PM EST | Check for Rebroadcasts

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Behind the Lens: Juan Carlos Zaldivar

"I hope that viewers are inspired to talk with their families and find some closure in whatever way is feasible in their lives. Dramatic and even traumatic events happen in all of our lives and we often feel defeated and ask 'why us?' without an answer."
  —Juan Carlos Zaldívar

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Filmmaker Interview »

POINT OF VIEW:
MY 90 MILES

Many Cuban Americans have singular memories of life in Cuba, while others may never have been there. Each family's story is unique, so it's no surprise that the different generations have distinctive views. Listen to what some Cuban Americans have to say about their two countries.  » 

THE JOURNEY ACROSS 90 MILES

Traveling on the high seas can inspire some random rumination. Free associate with us in this quirky interactive feature. Sit back, set sail and click through our meandering list of facts and figures for some fun and surprising takes on these 90 miles. (opens in a new window)

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