Women in Arms
Brief Synopsis
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The role that women played in the overthrow of Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza in 1979 is chronicled. A large number of women were part of the Sandinista rebel force that opposed the brutal Somoza and his oppressive regime, and were essential during the underground campaign and the eventual civ
Cast & Crew
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Virginia Schultz
Director
Kathie Amatniek
Editor
Francis Freedland
Cinematographer
Virginia Schultz
Producer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1981
Production Company
Sacis
Technical Specs
Duration
59m
Synopsis
The role that women played in the overthrow of Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza in 1979 is chronicled. A large number of women were part of the Sandinista rebel force that opposed the brutal Somoza and his oppressive regime, and were essential during the underground campaign and the eventual civil war. Women of all ages, who worked in different capacities are interviewed about their activities during the conflict, and their courage is praised by the men who fought with them.
Director
Virginia Schultz
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1981
Production Company
Sacis
Technical Specs
Duration
59m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition (Point of View - Documentary Special Program) April 2-23, 1981.
16mm
color
