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Sisters of the Underground is an 8-episode scripted series by Executive Producers Eva Longoria and Dania Ramirez. It follows the true story of three courageous women, known as the Mirabal sisters, who changed the world. Their lifelong activism in the Dominican Republic and state-orchestrated assassination ignited outrage that led to the downfall of one of the most brutal and enduring dictators of the 20th Century, Rafael Trujillo (aka El Jefe). This series takes us back to a period when the Mirabal Sisters inspired an entire nation to emancipate themselves from a tyrannical regime that lasted for more than 30 years. While the martyrdom of the Mirabal Sisters is the stuff of legend in the DR, Sisters of the Underground brings these hidden figures to life for a global audience in a vivid, immersive, audio drama. 

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Sisters of the Underground is an 8-episode scripted series by Executive Producers Eva Longoria and Dania Ramirez. It follows the true story of three courageous women, known as the Mirabal sisters, who changed the world. Their lifelong activism in the Dominican Republic and state-orchestrated assassination ignited outrage that led to the downfall of one of the most brutal and enduring dictators of the 20th Century, Rafael Trujillo (aka El Jefe). This series takes us back to a period when the Mirabal Sisters inspired an entire nation to emancipate themselves from a tyrannical regime that lasted for more than 30 years. While the martyrdom of the Mirabal Sisters is the stuff of legend in the DR, Sisters of the Underground brings these hidden figures to life for a global audience in a vivid, immersive, audio drama. 

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    • 22 sec
    Sisters of the Underground (Behind the Scenes)

    Sisters of the Underground (Behind the Scenes)

    Eva Longoria, Dania Ramirez, and the powerful voices at the heart of this podcast, discuss how the show was made and why it matters.
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    The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo
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    Credits read by Mary Castellanos
     
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    • 32 min
    The Mirabal Legacy

    The Mirabal Legacy

    Warning: This episode contains gun violence, discretion is advised. 
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    A final battle for freedom, the end of the regime, and a naming ceremony.
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    Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal
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    The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo
    Alex Lynn Ward - Adela’s Mom + Museum Usher
    Jaqueline Calderon Guido - Young Minou
    Daniel Lujan - Pedro Gonzáles + Guard
    Sylvio Martins - Leandro de Guzmán
    Michael Uribes - Driver
    Darius De La Cruz: Jaimito + Amado
    Juan Villa: Antonio Imbert + Murphy
    Ryan Padilla: Judge + Yaniqueque Vendor
    Credits read by Mary Castellanos
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    • 35 min
    Las Mariposas

    Las Mariposas

    Tactical movements, a tragedy, and a remembrance. 
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    The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo
    Alex Lynn Ward: Tonó
    Daniel Lujan: Rufino de la Cruz + Guard
    Sylvio Martins: Leandro Guzmán and Jesus Camilo
    Darius De La Cruz: Jaimito + Guard 
    Marco Parra: Guard 
    Ryan Padilla: Criacao De La Rosa
    Juan Villa: Murphy
    Credits read by Mary Castellanos
    Song Credit: Que Vive El Jefe by Orquesta Santa Cecilia de Luis Alberti
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    • 30 min
    Fight or Flight

    Fight or Flight

    A public trial, an insecure regime, and a national anthem.
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    Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal
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    Minou Tavárez Wikipedia:
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    The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo
    Additional Cast:
    Alex Ward: Julia Trujillo and Sina Cabral
    Jaqueline Caleron Guido - Lady 
    Michael Uribes - Romeo Trujillo
    Hector Annibal - Johnny Abbes
    Sylvio Martins - Bailiff
    Ryan Padilla - Betancourt + Judge
    Marco Parra - Prosecutor
    Daniel Lujan - Defense Attorney
    Credits read by Mary Castellanos
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    • 38 min
    La 40

    La 40

    WARNING -This episode contains some violence that may not be suitable for all listeners. Discretion is advised. 
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    Torture chambers, corrupt military intelligence, and a meetings of the minds.
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    Minou Tavárez Instagram
    Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal
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    Minou Tavárez Wikipedia:
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    In English
    The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo
    Additional Cast:
    Alex Lynn Ward - Civilian + Tonó + Sina Cabral
    Darius De La Cruz - Student
    Marco Parra - Julio Escoto 
    Daniel Lujan - Pipe
    Sylvio Martins - Leandro Guzman
    Jaqueline Guido Calderon - Dulce and Young Minou
    Darius de La Cruz - Guard
    Michael Uribes: Manuel de Moya Alonzo and Vargas
    Ryan Padilla: Priest + Guard
    Credits read by Mary Castellanos
     
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    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
110 Ratings

110 Ratings

LittleDrea ,

Vivan Las Mariposas!!!

Inspirational stories like these need to be told and remembered. Sisters and allies must find courage and come together like the Mirabal family and their supporters to rid the world of selfish and greedy leaders everywhere. The only way to do it is through community and bravery
✊🏽 Rise sisters of the underground 💪🏽🌎✨

BleedBlue26 ,

Wow

Great podcast. 1st time I ever heard of this part of history!! Has me wanting to learn a lot more about it.
Thank you!!!!

ToddRundgrenFan ,

Fascinating and Inspiring

The podcast is a great way to learn about the Mirabal Sisters, their love of country, their loyalty and fierceness. They were true freedom fighters.

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