Women in White
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Winther, Gry, director.
- Language
- English, Spanish.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Norway : Arbeid, Zwart, 2009.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (47 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00003624
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- “Women in White” is a documentary about 75 democracy activists who were arrested by the Cuban government in 2003. Over three nights in the so-called "Black Spring" of 2003, these men - journalists, lawyers, economists and human rights advocates - were arrested in their homes, prosecuted and accused of treason. They were sentenced to between 20 and 30 years in prison, effectively silencing critical discourse in Cuba. The women left behind; wives, sisters and daughters refused to accept the injustice that had torn their families apart. Together they invented a unique, non-violent form of protest against the regime. Enraged by the power of this peaceful demonstration, the Castro regime closely monitors the protesters' every move. Yet the women are undeterred. In 2005 they were honored with the prestigious EU Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought - but their own government prevented them from attending the ceremony. For the first time, in this film, they share their stories with the world.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1964 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1964 (HU_OSA_00003624.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |