Maria's Story(1991)
A documentary portrait of love and survival in El Salvador's civil war.
Maria's Story Synopsis
It is El Salvador, 1989, three years before the end of a brutal civil war that took 75,000 lives. Maria Serrano, wife, mother, and guerrilla leader is on the front lines of the battle for her people and her country. With unprecedented access to FMLN guerrilla camps, the filmmakers dramatically chronicle Maria's daily life in the war.
Maria's Story (1991) is a documentary film directed by Pamela Cohen, released on January 18, 1991 with a runtime of 53m. It stars María Serrano, Alma Martinez and Edward James Olmos. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Pamela Cohen
- Producers:
- Pamela Cohen, Catherine Ryan
- Cinematographer:
- John Knoop
- Composer:
- Todd Boekelheide
- Production:
- Camino Film Projects
- Status:
- Released
Maria's Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- María Serrano
María Serrano
as Self
Alma Martinez
as María Serrano (voice)
Edward James Olmos
as José Serrano (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Pamela Cohen, produced by Pamela Cohen and Catherine Ryan.
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Maria's Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Maria's Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Maria's Story online?
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Maria's Story (1991) is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Maria's Story?
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The main cast of Maria's Story (1991) includes María Serrano, Alma Martinez and Edward James Olmos. The film was directed by Pamela Cohen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Maria's Story released?
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Maria's Story was released on January 18, 1991 and runs for 53m.
Is Maria's Story worth watching?
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Maria's Story (1991) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.