From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today (1982)

• Documentary

In this documentary portrait of post-revolutionary Nicaragua, director Helena Solberg follows the Chavarría family while examining the broader social and political changes following the 1979 overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship. Interweaving personal testimony with archival footage of U.S. intervention, revolutionary struggle, and national reform efforts, the film reflects on the hopes and tensions shaping the country’s future.

Release date

April 7, 1982

Runtime

1h 00m

Language

Spanish

Director

Helena Solberg

Status

Released