The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1
This series examines the events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The heinous crime would set in motion not only the end of a vicious regime, but also come to mark the global fight against gender-based violence.
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The Cry of the Butterflies
2023
This series examines the events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The heinous crime would set in motion not only the end of a vicious regime, but also come to mark the global fight against gender-based violence.
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Trujillo’s 30-year reign of terror comes to an end; in 1999, Arantxa meets Minerva’s daughter.
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Events take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.
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Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.
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Minerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.
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Minerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.
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Arantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.
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Arantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.
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The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.
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Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.
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Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.
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Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.
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Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.
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Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.
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