Roses in December (1982)

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The film begins with the exhumation of four American women tortured, raped, and murdered by the right-wing government of El Salvador on December 2, 1980. The women — Dorothy Kazel, an Ursuline; Ita Ford and Maura Clarke, Maryknoll mission sisters; and Jean Donovan, a young laywoman from Cleveland — were providing food, shelter, medical care and burial to the poor. They were targeted for assassination by a death squad within the U.S.-supported Salvadoran military as part of a policy of suppressing the poor and “liberation theology.” The award-winning documentary focuses primarily on the life of Jean Donovan through archival news footage, interviews, home movies, and diary readings.

Director: Ana Carrigan, Bernard Stone
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roses in December about?
The film begins with the exhumation of four American women tortured, raped, and murdered by the right-wing government of El Salvador on December 2, 1980. The women — Dorothy Kazel, an Ursuline; Ita Ford and Maura Clarke, Maryknoll mission sisters; and Jean Donovan, a young laywoman from Cleveland — were providing food, shelter, medical care and burial to the poor. They were targeted for assassination by a death squad within the U.S.-supported Salvadoran military as part of a policy of suppressing the poor and “liberation theology.” The award-winning documentary focuses primarily on the life of Jean Donovan through archival news footage, interviews, home movies, and diary readings.
Who directed Roses in December?
Roses in December was directed by Ana Carrigan, Bernard Stone.
How long is Roses in December?
Roses in December has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is Roses in December?
Roses in December is a Documentary film.
Where was Roses in December produced?
Roses in December was produced in United States of America.