Picture This: In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)

Program Type:

Cultural Appreciation, Films

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Event Details

Join us in celebrating Latin American and Indigenous cultures during Nuestra Cultura in September and October.

In the Time of the Butterflies :  A fact-based tale centering on the Mirabal sisters, three patriotic women, who helped instigate the plot to overthrow tyrannical Dominican Republic dictator Gen. Leonidas Trujillo, who ruled from 1930 to 1961. Based on the 1994 book by Julia Alvarez.  Starring: Salma Hayek, Marc Anthony, Edward James Olmos, Lumi Cavazos, Pilar Padilla.

  • Friday, September 19 at 1pm : Encanto (2021, PG, 99 min.)
  • Tuesday, September 30 at 4pm : In the Time of the Butterflies  (2001, PG-13, 95 min.)

 

More about SDPL's annual Nuestra Cultura programming:  
San Diego Public Library presents Nuestra Cultura, a series celebrating and recognizing the rich heritage, history, contributions and culture of our Latin American and Indigenous communities. We recognize that there is deeply rooted pride in heritage and that self-identities are important, unique and may change over time. We celebrate with an array of programs for all ages and recommended reading and listening lists from our English and Spanish collections. 

Accessibility

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