75,000 lives were lost in El Salvador's civil war, as Maria Serrano leads guerrilla efforts in 1989 against a backdrop of conflict and struggle.
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75,000 lives were lost in El Salvador's civil war, as Maria Serrano leads guerrilla efforts in 1989 against a backdrop of conflict and struggle.
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Synopsis
Maria Serrano leads FMLN guerrilla forces in El Salvador during the civil war in 1989. As a wife and mother, she balances family life with her role in the conflict. The film provides access to guerrilla camps, showing Maria's daily routines and the challenges she faces. The civil war, which would claim 75,000 lives, is a backdrop to her story. The documentary captures the realities of life on the front lines as the country approaches the war's end.
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Why Watch
- Meet Maria Serrano, a guerrilla leader in El Salvador.
- See the realities of life in FMLN guerrilla camps.
- Find out about the impact of civil war on families.
Did You Know
- The El Salvador civil war lasted from 1980 to 1992, claiming 75,000 lives.
- Maria Serrano is both a mother and a guerrilla leader in the film.
- The documentary was released in 1991, three years before the war ended.
- Filmmakers had unprecedented access to FMLN guerrilla camps during production.
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What year did the civil war in El Salvador end?
The civil war in El Salvador ended in 1992.
How many lives were lost during the El Salvador civil war?
The civil war in El Salvador resulted in the loss of 75,000 lives.
Who is Maria Serrano in the context of the documentary?
Maria Serrano is depicted as a wife, mother, and guerrilla leader fighting for her people and country during the civil war.
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