A Secret Legacy: Cuban Exiles, the CIA and the Congo Crisis (A Documentary Film in Progress)
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Television News Piece on TV Marti

10/30/2013

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Check out the piece about our fundraiser that aired on Marti TV (it's in spanish!)

It was a good piece, although I want to state that they got some of their facts mixed up (they called Capt. Amado Cantillo "Alfredo Cepero", and they said that Panchito disappeared in the Congo, they said that Frank's father was part of the group that fought Che) 

But otherwise, I'm very happy for the exposure for A Secret Legacy!  Click here for the link, or click on the video below


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GREAT TURNOUT AT MIAMI FUNDRAISER THIS WEEK!

10/26/2013

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Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support "A Secret Legacy" fundraiser Thursday night.  We had an estimated 180 guests!  Many of those who were not able to attend also provided donations online.  

Due to the generous donations of all our supporters, WE HIT OUR TARGET GOAL!   We are now able to do 5 filming days in Miami in January, as well as 10 days for editing.

A Special Thanks to NBC 6 reporter Hank Tester for speaking at the event, as well as to Capt. Fred Flaquer and Capt. Amado Cantillo for their attendance.  Fred and Amado were both Veterans of the Congo Operation, and were welcomed to the stage with a standing ovation!

If you know anyone else who would like to donate to this project and help tell this story, Click on our donation page

To see some photos for the event, Go to our Facebook page
(we will post more photos soon!)



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Miami New Times- Fundraiser Announcement

10/21/2013

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Picture it: Cuban exiles, hired by the CIA, fighting communism in Africa’s Congo. Sounds like a crazy Hollywood plot, right? But it’s a true story — one you can help bring to completion. The incredible story of men taking on communism is the center of the documentary A Secret Legacy: Cuban Exiles, the CIA and the Congo Crisis. The film, sponsored by the nonprofit Independent Filmmaker Project, was directed by Sandra Alvarez-Smith, who has close ties to the story — her grandfather was one of the veterans involved in the crisis. The film’s team will host a fundraiser for the A Secret Legacy this Thursday at the CubaOcho Art and Research Center (1465 SW Eighth St., Miami). The event, sponsored by Matusalem Rum, aims to be a fun night out for arts supporters. From 7 to 10 p.m., attendees can watch a “top-secret” screening, listen to live Cuban music by Miami Son and El Ritmo Alonso, enjoy drinks and appetizers, and enter to win raffle prizes from local vendors.
Click here for view the article on the Miami New Times website

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La Nueva Nacion- Media Write-Up

10/16/2013

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ARTICLE ON LA NUEVA NACION WEBSITE


UN LEGADO SECRETO (LA SAGA DE LOS PILOTOS CUBANOS QUE COMBATIERON EL COMUNISMO EN EL CONGO)
Por Alfredo Cepero

La productora y documentalista cubanoamericana Sandra Álvarez se encuentra en proceso de terminar su documental "A SECRET LEGACY" donde describe con lujo de detalles nunca antes vistos la lucha de estos pilotos cubanos contra el entonces enemigo formidable del comunismo internacional.

En los momentos culminantes de la Guerra Fría la Agencia Central de Inteligencia contrató a un grupo de pilotos cubanos exiliados para combatir al comunismo en el mismo corazón de África. Este documental revela la verdad detrás de aquella operación que, en su tiempo, fue calificada de "Top Secret" por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos. El abuelo de Sandra fue uno de los miembros de aquel grupo de valientes.

La productora Álvarez invita a todos aquellos que deseen ver avances de este documental a que la acompañen el jueves 24 de octubre a las 7 de la noche en los salones del Cuba Ocho Art Center, ubicado en el 1465 S.W. Street, de la Pequeña Habana.

En la actividad se ofrecerán aperitivos, tragos y música cubana. Se sugiere a los participantes una donación de 30 dólares que serán destinados a sufragar los gastos de terminación del documental. Dicha donación es totalmente deducible de los impuestos y se aceptarán cheques, cash y tarjetas de crédito.



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ANNOUNCEMENT: ORGANIC CIGARS ADDED TO THE RAFFLE PRIZES!

10/13/2013

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Party-goes will have the chance to take home 2 boxes of Plasencia Reserva Organica Cigars during our raffle!  

For more information about the October 24 fundraiser click here

Plasencia Reserva Orgánica is the First and Only Organic Cigar in the World: made of 100% organic Nicaraguan tobacco, with the sole purpose to offer the discerning smoker the same taste that enchanted the Europeans when they arrived to the New World more than five centuries ago. "The Taste of the Discovery".



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ANNOUNCEMENT: GET FIT WITH ONE OF OUR RAFFLE PRIZES!

10/12/2013

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Want to get in shape?  Guests at our Fundraiser on October 24 will have a chance to win a great fitness package with Primal Wellness Fitness: 1 free unlimited month group training and 4 sessions of personal training.  Plus, a bag of Sarah's delicious Pale-o-la Granola to take home. 

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ANNOUNCEMENT: RAFFLE PRIZE FOR SPORTS GRILL MIAMI

10/12/2013

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Another great raffle prize for the Fundraiser on October 24:
Win a $100 gift certificate to The Sports Grill and enjoy delicious wings as you cheer on your favorite Miami team!
Click here to visit their Facebook Page

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ANNOUNCEMENT: PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS ADDED TO RAFFLE

10/12/2013

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The guests at our Fundraiser on October 24 have a chance to win a Holiday Photography Session with Photos by Bello!  Check their Facebook page and please support our sponsor by 'liking" their FB page!
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ANNOUNCEMENT: 2 MORE GREAT RAFFLE PRIZES FOR FUNDRAISER

10/11/2013

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We are happy to announce another sponsor for our fundraiser on october 24: BELLEZZA DAY SPA (For more info on the party click here)
You have a chance to win a $105 GIFT CERTIFICATE at Bellezza Day Spa in South Miami for a facial, massage or anything your heart desires!  Click here for their Facebook page  or Click here for their Website


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We also had a great sports memorabilia donation for the raffle: AN ENGRAVED, GAME-USED BAT from Miami-native and New York Yankees third baseman ALEX RODRIGUEZ.  As well as signed copy of his new children's book entitled "Out of the Ballpark" (courtesy of Rick Torrente)

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ANNOUNCEMENT!: CAFE CATULA SPONSORSHIP

10/9/2013

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We are pleased to announce one of my favorite Miami restaurants, CAFE CATULA, as one of our sponsors for our October 24th Fundraiser in Miami!   
Visit their Facebook page here    
Visit their website here  

You have a chance to win ONE OF TWO $100 GIFT CERTIFICATES for Cafe Catula during our raffle on the night of the party!


About Cafe Catula: Café Catula fine restaurant and art gallery located in Miami, Florida. A collaboration between the Hernández family and artist Uldis Lopez, Café Catula offers guests a unique entertainment and dining experience combining exquisite food and beautifully sculptured custom bronze art. The limited edition series of contemporary bronze sculptures, titled Catula Collection, vary in size and are displayed throughout the restaurant.

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