Iron Ladies of Liberia
“…the days of the Imperial presidency, of domineering and threatening chief executives are over… the future belongs to us because we have taken charge of it.”
An awesome documentary chronicling the first year of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s presidency, who in an inspired move appoints other extraordinary women in key posts – such as police, justice and finance. The film gives us frank behind-the-scenes insights into the working of a fledgling democracy facing massive hurdles.
One gains a sense of sympathy and humanity from Sirleaf and her government in what they are trying to achieve, at times under dire circumstances, yet, one is also shown that tough decisions need to be made as they venture from the boardrooms of Washington DC to the streets and slums of Monrovia.
Produced by Henry Ansbacher and Jonathan Stack.
Directed by Siatta Scott Johnson and Daniel Junge.
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