Operation Peter Pan: Flying Back to Cuba
Originally released in 2011. Operation Peter Pan: Flying Back to Cuba is a documentary/history film. directed by Estela Bravo. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Between 1960 and 1962 more than 14,000 cuban children were sent alone by their parents to the USA. This clandestine operation -with the participation of the CIA and the Catholic Church- became known as "Operation Peter Pan". Many of the parents had expected to follow their children, who had been granted visa waivers by the US government, but the Missile Crisis terminated the flights between the two countries and the children found themselves stranded in the USA. In 2009, for the first time a group of the Peter Pan children, now adults visited Cuba to give "closure and make peace with the land where they were born".
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Bravo Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation Peter Pan: Flying Back to Cuba about?
Between 1960 and 1962 more than 14,000 cuban children were sent alone by their parents to the USA. This clandestine operation -with the participation of the CIA and the Catholic Church- became know...
Who directed Operation Peter Pan: Flying Back to Cuba?
Operation Peter Pan: Flying Back to Cuba was directed by Estela Bravo.
How long is Operation Peter Pan: Flying Back to Cuba?
Operation Peter Pan: Flying Back to Cuba has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Operation Peter Pan: Flying Back to Cuba released?
Operation Peter Pan: Flying Back to Cuba was released on June 24, 2011 in theaters.