Storyline

Cuba, 1961: 250,000 volunteers taught 700,000 people to read and write in one year. 100,000 of the teachers were under 18 years old. Over half were women. MAESTRA explores this story through the personal testimonies of the young women who went out to teach literacy in rural communities across the island - and found themselves deeply transformed in the process.

Key Information

Director Catherine Murphy
Writers Eve Goldberg
Studio The Literacy Project
Language EN

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maestra was released on March 15, 2012.

The runtime of Maestra is 34m.

Maestra is a Documentary, History movie.

Maestra is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Maestra was directed by Catherine Murphy.

Maestra is originally in English.