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Ghostly images of Colombia’s jungle landscapes are set to radio transmissions sent by family members to their kidnapped loved ones—heartrending messages of grief, support, and, against all odds, hope.
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14 min
2018-10-01
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English
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6.3
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7.5
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0.0
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7.3
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6.0
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0.0
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0.0
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5.7
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0.0
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