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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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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Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.
Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.
Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.
Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.
Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.
The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.
Arantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.
Arantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.
Minerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.
Minerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.
Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.
Events take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.
Trujillo’s 30-year reign of terror comes to an end; in 1999, Arantxa meets Minerva’s daughter.
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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