Iron Ladies of Liberia

Nov 30 2022 N/A 1h 17m

Documentary

When Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became Africa's first ever elected female head of state, filmmakers Siatta Scott-Johnson and Daniel Junge were there to follow her. It was the start of an extraordinary year they spent with the Liberian president as she struggled to take control of a country devastated by years of civil war. Together with her 'iron ladies' (the finance minister and police chief are also formidable females), she takes a firm hold on the government, trying to root out corruption and spend the tiny annual budget carefully. But it is not an easy task, and everything seems to be against her - even her presidential mansion burns down. (Storyville)

Plot

A look at the achievements and struggles of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first woman elected as President of the African nation of Liberia.

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Directed by

Daniel Junge, Siatta Scott Johnson

Cast

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Beatrice Munah Sieh, Antoinette Sayeh

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, Liberia

Production Companies

Just Media

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins

Trailers

IRON LADIES OF LIBERIA | Women Make Movies | Trailer

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Average Rating

7.4 out of 10

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