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Hector Tobar on the Trapped Chilean Miners
Four years ago today, the entire world was watching as 33 Chilean miners emerged unharmed from a stone prison that had held them captive for 69 days. A massive piece of rock had trapped them more than 2,000 feet underground.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readFour years ago today, the entire world was watching as 33 Chilean miners emerged unharmed from a stone prison that had held them captive for 69 days. A massive piece of rock had trapped them more than 2,000 feet underground. Each of the miners shared their version of events for the first time with writer and LA Times reporter Hector Tobar, who chronicles it all in his latest book.
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Selma 1965: Film vs. History- 1:24The Making of “Selma”
- 15:56The Accuracy of “Selma”
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The full episode
4 of 4Selma 1965: Film vs. History- 1:24The Making of “Selma”
- 15:56The Accuracy of “Selma”
- 27:43Facing Fear
- 41:49Hector Tobar on the Trapped Chilean MinersYou’re reading this