Based on the novel by Julia Alvarez and inspired by the true story of the Mirabal sisters, who faced brutal repression at the hands of the regime of Rafael Trujillo as a result of their involvement in an underground plot to overthrow him. Salma Hayek stars as Minerva Mirabal, whose direct personal experience with Trujillo's abuse of power and suppression of his enemies pushes her into active participation in the opposition. She is joined by her two sisters, who become known as the butterflies and serve as an inspirational example of resistance to other Dominicans.
Type: Feature FilmLength: 92 minutes
Year: 2000
Audio Language: English
Subtitles: None
Themes: Dominican Republic, History, Politics/Human Rights, Social Movements/Resistance
Director(s): Mariano Barroso
