In the time of the butterflies / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Phoenix Pictures/Barnstorm Films production in association with Ventanarosa Productions in association with Producciones AmArAntA ; producer, Ellen Gordon ; teleplay writers, Judy Klass, David Klass ; director, Mariano Barroso.

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An idealistic young woman falls for a rebel leader and takes on a murderous dictator. Today, November 25 is observed in many Latin American countries as the International Day Against Violence Towards Women. This is based on the story of the Mirabal sisters, whose deaths became the final blow to the...

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Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Corporate Authors: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Phoenix Pictures
Barnstorm Films (Firm)
Ventanarosa Productions
Producciones Amaranta
MGM Home Entertainment Inc
Other Authors: Gordon, Ellen
Klass, Judy
Klass, David
Barroso, Mariano, 1959-
Hayek, Salma, 1966-
Olmos, Edward James
Maestro, Mía
Bichir, Demián, 1963-
Padilla, Pilar
Cavazos, Lumi, 1969-
Anthony, Marc
Pérez Grobet, Xavier, 1964-
Gárdos, Éva
Parks, Van Dyke
Fernandez, María Estela
Parra, Salvador
Alvarez, Julia
Language:English
French
Spanish
Language and/or Writing System:
English dialogue with optional English, French and Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Published: [United States] : MGM Home Entertainment, ©2002, ©2001.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:
Trujillo Molina, Rafael Leónidas, > 1891-1961 > Drama.
Sisters > Drama.
Families > Drama.
Feature films.
Historical films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Biographical television programs.
Historical television programs.
Thrillers (Television programs)
Political television programs.
Made-for-TV movies.
Television adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre:
Drama.
Biographical television programs.
Historical television programs.
Thrillers (Television programs)
Political television programs.
Made-for-TV movies.
Television adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
Description
Summary:
An idealistic young woman falls for a rebel leader and takes on a murderous dictator. Today, November 25 is observed in many Latin American countries as the International Day Against Violence Towards Women. This is based on the story of the Mirabal sisters, whose deaths became the final blow to the regime of Leonidas Trujillo, who was assassinated six months later.
Note:Originally produced as a motion picture in 2000.
Based on the book by Julia Alvarez.
Videorecording.
Call Number:PS3551.L845 I5182 2002 VideoDVD
AJ7 D0014932 VideoDVD
Audience:
Rated PG-13.
ISBN:0792852478
9780792852476
Credits:Director of photography, Xavier Perez-Grobet ; editor, Eva Gardos ; music, Van Dyke Parks ; costume designer, Maria Estela Fernandez ; production designer, Salvador Parra.
System Details:DVD; NTSC (Region 1); Dolby surround, stereo.
Cast:
Salma Hayek, Edward James Olmos, Mia Maestro, Demián Bichir, Pilar Padilla, Lumi Cavazos, Marc Anthony.