Review of Las Sandinistas!

An engaging and excellent film, start to finish. Las Sandinistas deftly balances telling a chronological narrative and focusing on the lives and stories of individuals involved. This is one of those films where it's unbelievable that the director found so many charismatic subjects. These women are truly awe-inspiring and it was a treat to hear them tell their own stories. I teach modern world history at the high school level and have used this film in the classroom; my students were inspired to learn about this part of Nicaragua's history and also excited to see a spotlight shone on the contributions of women to a major movement.