Storyline
In this documentary portrait of post-revolutionary Nicaragua, director Helena Solberg follows the Chavarría family while examining the broader social and political changes following the 1979 overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship. Interweaving personal testimony with archival footage of U.S. intervention, revolutionary struggle, and national reform efforts, the film reflects on the hopes and tensions shaping the country’s future.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Helena Solberg
Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today was released on April 7, 1982.
The runtime of From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today is 1h 0m.
From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today is a Documentary movie.
From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today was directed by Helena Solberg.
The main cast of From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today includes Helena Solberg.
From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today is originally in Spanish.