| Edition |
25 year anniversary edition. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Human Rights Watch Selects |
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Human Rights Watch Selects.
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| System Details |
DVD. |
| Performer |
Narrator, John Houseman. |
| Credits |
Produced and directed by Ana Carrigan , Bernard Stone ; written by Ana Carrigan ; edited by Bernard Stone ; original score, Chris Adelmann. |
| Note |
Release date: Dec. 11, 2007. |
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DVD release of motion picture originally produced in 1982. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Note |
Special features: About Human Rights Watch. |
| Summary |
Chronicles Jean Donovan's life, from her affluent childhood in Connecticut, to her decision to volunteer with the Maryknolls in El Salvador, to her tragic death. This is the story of the four women missionaries who were murdered in El Salvador in December, 1980. Explores the circumstances surrounding the murders, what happened afterward, and the pervading political situation |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Donovan, Jean.
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Women missionaries -- El Salvador -- Biography.
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Women missionaries -- Crimes against -- El Salvador.
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El Salvador -- Politics and government -- 1979-1992.
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El Salvador -- Foreign relations -- United States.
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United States -- Foreign relations -- El Salvador.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Historical films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Carrigan, Ana.
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Stone, Bernard, 1924-2005.
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Houseman, John, 1902-1988.
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2nd of December Films (Firm)
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First-Run Features (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
720229912969 |
| Music No. |
FRF 912969D First Run Features |
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