This feature documentary film tells the disappearing story of the women who fought in Nicaragua’s Sandinista Revolution and their continuing struggle for justice. See the trailer here: https://youtu.be/JFkR3SAo12I

This event is the fifth in an ongoing film and discussion series focusing on countries where asylum seekers in the US are coming from, $5 suggested donation to benefit The Solidarity Room Project (facebook.com/Solidarity-Room-Project-939216439761932).

WHAT: ¡Las Sandinistas! film screening and discussion
WHERE: 136 Lawrence St, Apt 2A, Brooklyn, NY (between Willoughby and Fulton)
WHEN: Thursday, Nov 7th 7pm door, 7:30pm film start

$5 donation at the door, beverages and snacks available for extra donation.

If you have any film suggestions for the series, or want to donate, let us know! SolidarityRoomProject@riseup.net

¡Las Sandinistas! (2018) uncovers the untold stories of women who shattered barriers to lead combat and social reform during Nicaragua’s 1979 Sandinista Revolution, and the ensuing US-backed Contra War, as these same women continue as leaders in the struggle against their current government's suppression of democracy and women's rights.

The film is centered around the personal stories of Dora Maria Téllez, the young medical student who became a major Sandinista General, and four of her revolutionary allies - Nicaraguan women who overcame traditional gender barriers and subverted stereotypes to lead rebel troops in battle and reshape their country with landmark social reform. ¡Las Sandinistas! exposes a watershed moment in history when thousands of women transformed society’s definition of womanhood and leadership before facing renewed marginalization by their male peers after the wars ended. Now, 35 years later, amidst staggering levels of gender violence in Nicaragua, these same women brave the streets once again to lead popular movements for equality and democracy.

review: https://remezcla.com/features/film/las-sandinistas-documentary-review/