Abuelas: Grandmothers on a Mission
Catalogue Number: FILM05
Producer: Filmblanc Inc.
Producers: Weis, Noemi
Directors: Weis, Noemi
Producing Agencies: Filmblanc Inc.
Subject: Canadian World Studies, Criminal Justice & Law, Documentary, Family Studies/Home Economics, Global Studies, Guidance, Health, Politics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Women's Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2012
Running Time: 27:44
For three decades, Argentina’s courageous Grandmothers, or “Abuelas”, have been searching for their grandchildren: the children of their sons and daughters who disappeared during Argentina’s “dirty war". This film is a tribute to these women who have dedicatedtheir lives to honoring a generation lost, with their quest for a generation found.
Video is in Spanish with English subtitles.
WINNER – Jury Award – International Film Festival of Cine Politico – Buenos Aires
Nominated for Best Documentary in the Social Political Category by the Yorkton Film Festival
“’Noemi Weis’ films deal with really raw, emotional and powerful subjects. She gives a voice to the voiceless.” Catherine Hubbard, The Argentinean Independent
“The ‘Abuelas’ are an impressive group. Weis’ film is a tribute and reminds people of a chapter of Argentine history most want to forget but can’t until those who have disappeared have been brought home.” Latina Lista
“An impressive testimony of dictatorships’ impact on families and on the strength of women’s hope through decades.” Sandrine Crisostomo, FEMCINE
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