This Little Land of Mines
Global Cultures
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1h 3m
During the Vietnam War, the US conducted a massive, secret CIA bombing campaign in Laos, making it the most heavily bombed country per capita in history. Decades later, Laotians live alongside over 80 million unexploded ordnance. This powerful documentary reveals the brave men and women risking their lives to clear this deadly legacy with incredible resilience.
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