Maestra
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Maestra (teacher) Trailer ( www.maestrathefilm.org )
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-27
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Eve Goldberg
- Original Score
- Aldo López Gavilán, Heyleen Williams
- Original Title
- Maestra
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- The Literacy Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Murphy
Eve Goldberg
Aldo López Gavilán, Heyleen Williams
Iván Nápoles, Roberto Chile
Eve Goldberg
Catherine Murphy, Ruben Carreño, Susan Sillins, Suzanne Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Murphy
Director
Catherine Murphy
Producer
Eve Goldberg
Writer
Aldo López Gavilán
Original Music Composer
Heyleen Williams
Original Music Composer
Ruben Carreño
Producer
Susan Sillins
Producer
Suzanne Thompson
Producer
Eve Goldberg
Editor
Iván Nápoles
Director of Photography
Roberto Chile
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maestra
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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 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.
Who directed Maestra?
Maestra was directed by Catherine Murphy.
Who stars in Maestra?
The principal cast of Maestra includes Not specified.
When was Maestra released and how long is it?
Maestra was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Maestra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maestra was composed by Aldo López Gavilán, Heyleen Williams.