Las Sandinistas!

Nov 21 2018 N/A 1h 36m
Documentary, History, War

¡Las Sandinistas! uncovers the disappearing stories of women who shattered barriers to lead combat and social reform during Nicaragua’s 1979 Sandinista Revolution, and who continue to lead Nicaragua’s current struggle for democracy and equality.

Plot

LAS SANDINISTAS. uncovers a watershed moment in history when a group of Nicaraguan women shattered barriers to lead rebel troops in battle and reshape their country with landmark social reforms during 1979's Sandinista Revolution and the ensuing US-backed Contra War - only to face renewed marginalization by their male peers once the wars ended. Now, 35 years later, amid the worst levels of violence against women in Nicaraguan history, these same women take to the streets to lead the popular movements for equality and democracy once again.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Jenny Murray

Production Countries

United States of America, Nicaragua

Production Companies

AlphaDogs, MCRM Productions, ITVS

Languages

English, Español

Awards

4 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
197
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA