The Cry of the Butterflies

2023 7.1

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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1
Dancing with the Devil
2023-03-08
Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.
2
Two Roads
2023-03-08
Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.
3
The Test
2023-03-08
Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.
4
Peaks and Valleys
2023-03-08
Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.
5
The Price of Dreams
2023-03-08
Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.
6
The Hunted
2023-03-08
The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.
7
You'll Be Gipsy
2023-03-08
Arantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.
8
The Moment of Truth
2023-03-08
Arantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.
9
Bring Jimmy Alves
2023-03-08
Minerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.
10
Let Us Die with Our Boots On
2023-03-08
Minerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.
11
June 14
2023-03-08
Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.
12
Make It Look Like an Accident
2023-03-08
Events take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.
13
Kill or Be Killed
2023-03-08
Trujillo’s 30-year reign of terror comes to an end; in 1999, Arantxa meets Minerva’s daughter.