Lady Marshall
Synopsis
Lady Marshall is an ethnographic documentary that captures the daily lives of the residents in Marshall Point, a small fishing community located on the South Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua. The film focuses on the testimonies of three Garifuna and Creole women: Manuela, Evereth, and Vasdy. Breaking traditional gender roles, they are the only women in the region who own and operate their own fishing boat. The documentary showcases their daily balance as artisan fisherwomen, boat transporters, housewives, and mothers, offering a rare and intimate look into afro-descendant identity and female resilience in the Caribbean region.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Jose Alvarez, Martha Clarissa Hernandez
- Original Title
- Lady Marshall
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Jose Alvarez, Martha Clarissa Hernandez
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Jose Alvarez
Director
Martha Clarissa Hernandez
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lady Marshall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady Marshall
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What is Lady Marshall about?
Lady Marshall is an ethnographic documentary that captures the daily lives of the residents in Marshall Point, a small fishing community located on the South Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua. The film focuses on the testimonies of three Garifuna and Creole women: Manuela, Evereth, and Vasdy. Breaking traditional gender roles, they are the only women in the region who own and operate their own fishing boat. The documentary showcases their daily balance as artisan fisherwomen, boat transporters, housewives, and mothers, offering a rare and intimate look into afro-descendant identity and female resilience in the Caribbean region.
Who directed Lady Marshall?
Lady Marshall was directed by Maria Jose Alvarez, Martha Clarissa Hernandez.
Who stars in Lady Marshall?
The principal cast of Lady Marshall includes Not specified.
When was Lady Marshall released and how long is it?
Lady Marshall was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 21m.