The Cry of the Butterflies
This series examines the events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The heinous crime would set in motion not only the end of a vicious regime, but also come to mark the global fight against gender-based violence.
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Ep 1Dancing with the Devil
Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.
Ep 2Two Roads
Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.
Ep 3The Test
Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.
Ep 4Peaks and Valleys
Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.
Ep 5The Price of Dreams
Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.
Ep 6The Hunted
The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.
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