American / Sandinista
(DVD)
DIRECTED BY - Jason Blalock
In the 1980s, at the height of the Cold War, a bloody civil war between the socialist-influenced Sandinistas and U.S.- backed Contras ravaged Nicaragua. Despite the danger, thousands of Americans disobeyed White House warnings and descended upon the Central American nation, determined to lend their skills and labor to the revolutionary Sandinista cause.
GENRES - documentary, short films, international
Film Info
RUNTIME - 30 minutes
YEAR - 2008
FORMAT - DVD Region 1
Related Links:
Official Website
FESTIVALS
- Cine Las Americas Film Festival 2009 (Austin, United States)
- Fairfax Documentary Film Festival 2009 (Fairfax, United States)
- Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 2008 (Hot Springs, United States)
- Nevada City Film Fest 2008 (Nevada City, United States)
- Palm Springs International Shorts Fest 2008 (Palm Springs, United States)
- Peace on Earth Film Festival 2008 (Chicago, United States)
- Portland International Film Festival 2008 (Portland, United States)
- San Francisco International Latino Film Festival 2008 (San Francisco, United States)
- Starz Denver Film Festival 2008 (Denver, United States)
Awards
- Audience Award - Best Short Film (Winner)
2008 Nevada City Film Fest (Nevada City, United States) - Best Student Film (Winner)
2008 Peace on Earth Film Festival (Chicago, United States) - Pare Lorentz Award (Nominee)
2007 International Documentary Association (United States) - Video News Source Award (Nominee)
2007 International Documentary Association (United States)
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great film
written by rj on Jul 1st, 2011read all my reviews
this review is from: American / Sandinista (ON DEMAND)
wonderful film.
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