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Streaming January 10-23, 2025 Digital Screening Room

Ireland | 51 minutes | 2024

Iron Ladies

Florida Premiere

Iron Ladies tells the story of how an international network of young Jewish women, at the height of the Cold War, defied the Soviet Union to support persecuted "Refusenik" Jews—and emerged victorious. This captivating film highlights the extraordinary activism and empowerment of ordinary housewives and mothers from London, Dublin, and beyond, who, despite having no political power or experience, rallied to the cause. Now in their eighties, these remarkable women share their untold stories on film, joined by an incredible cast of contributors including former Refuseniks Natan Sharansky and Ephraim Kholmyansky, Shmuel Shenhar, former Deputy Director of Nativ, and former KGB agent Alexander Vassiliev.

Director's Bio

Directed by Aoife Kelleher

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Aoife Kelleher is an Irish filmmaker known for her award-winning documentary One Million Dubliners, which explores stories from the famous Glasnevin Cemetery. She has a reputation for creating impactful, character-driven documentaries that resonate deeply with audiences.

Cast and Credits

Director

Aoife Kelleher

Screenwriter

Aoife Kelleher

Cinematographer

Lanka Perren, Billy Kinsella

Editor

Aoife Kelleher

Cast

Joyce Shaper, Estelle Menton, Doreen Gainsford

Film Info

Year

2024

Country

Ireland

Run-time

51 minutes

Language

English
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