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1985PGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Speaking Our Peace

1985PGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Women peace activists speak out about their experiences and perspectives on conflict and activism in this 1985 documentary.

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Bonnie Sherr Klein,

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Women peace activists speak out about their experiences and perspectives on conflict and activism in this 1985 documentary.

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Bonnie Sherr Kleindirector

Terre Nashdirector

Terre Nashwriter

Gloria Demerswriter

Gwynne basenwriter

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Women peace activists speak out.

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