La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered
Released 5 years ago in 2021. La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered is a documentary film. directed by Ellie Walton. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Quique Avilés, Pepe Gonzalez, and Lilo Gonzalez
Synopsis
On May 5th, 1991, people took to the streets of Washington D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood to protest the police shooting of Daniel Gómez, a young man from El Salvador. Through testimony, song, poetry, and street theatre, La Manplesa weaves together the collective memory of one of D.C.’s first barrios and dives into the roots of the ‘91 rebellion. As people across the world take to the streets to demand an end to police brutality, the film honors the largely untold stories that have come before us, and explores how artists prompt us to remember what we still have to fight for.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered about?
On May 5th, 1991, people took to the streets of Washington D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood to protest the police shooting of Daniel Gómez, a young man from El Salvador. Through testimony, son...
Who directed La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered?
La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered was directed by Ellie Walton.
How long is La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered?
La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered released?
La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered was released on July 21, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered?
The main cast of La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered includes Quique Avilés, Pepe Gonzalez, Lilo Gonzalez, Sami Miranda, Ronald Chacon.