Film
From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today
1982 · 1h · Documentary
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Overview
In this documentary portrait of post-revolutionary Nicaragua, director Helena Solberg follows the Chavarría family while examining the broader social and political changes following the 1979 overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship. Interweaving personal testimony with archival footage of U.S. intervention, revolutionary struggle, and national reform efforts, the film reflects on the hopes and tensions shaping the country’s future.
Cast
Crew
- Helena SolbergDirector
- Saul LandauWriter
- Melanie MaholickEditor
Details
- Release date
- April 7, 1982
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h
- Genres
- Documentary
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