Fighters - 2009

Fighters 2009 Directed by Benet Román Luchadoras (Mujeres an México)

Fighters is a portrait of the current realities of both the urban and rural Mexican woman. Filmed in Mexico City and the State of Zacatecas this film documents the primary circumstances, difficulties, obstacles and preoccupations that women face daily in this country. Poverty, hunger, * machismo*, mass migration, and social inequality -- these are some of the issues that are explored through their testimonies. Women from various professions, ages and social-economic statuses share their stories and their hopes for the future, and create a portrait of a Mexico where women are taking more of a central role.

Countries Mexico , Spain

Production Countries Mexico , Spain

Language Spanish

Spoken Language Spanish

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies Malvalanda , Penélope Cristóbal

Release Date 10 September 2009

13 mins