Maestra
Originally released in 2012. Maestra is a documentary/history film. directed by Catherine Murphy. At just 34 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 34m
34 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Cuba
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Literacy Project
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maestra about?
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 p...
Who directed Maestra?
Maestra was directed by Catherine Murphy.
How long is Maestra?
Maestra has a runtime of 0 hours and 34 minutes (34 minutes total).
When was Maestra released?
Maestra was released on March 15, 2012 in theaters.