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202630 minPGdocumentary

Dragonfly

202630 minPGdocumentary

Nohemí and Mary, two mothers in Ciudad Juárez, confront structural violence while finding hope and inspiration for their families through a shared symbol.

“In the heart of Ciudad Juárez, two women rise from pain to plant seeds of peace.”

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Sebastian P. P. M.

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Nohemí and Mary, two mothers in Ciudad Juárez, confront structural violence while finding hope and inspiration for their families through a shared symbol.

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Sebastian P. P. M.director

Sebastian P. P. M.writer

Nohemí Almada Mirelescast

María García Guzmáncast

Synopsis

Nohemí and Mary are two women resisting structural violence in Ciudad Juárez. United by pain and hope, both mothers find inspiration to move their families forward. The dragonfly, a symbol they share, embodies their resilience and capacity for change.

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