From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

60 min

Cast:

Helena Solberg

Quality:

HD

Director:

Helena Solberg

Release:

1982

Country:

United States, Nicaragua

Rating:

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