Plot — What is Into the Fire: American Women in the Spanish Civil War about?
In 1936, a right-wing military coup tried to overthrow the new, legally elected, democratic government of Spain. Hitler and Mussolini quickly joined the fight on the side of the fascist military. In response, and against the wishes of the U.S. government, about 80 American women joined over 2700 of their countrymen to volunteer for the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War. This film is composed of interviews with and excerpts from the letters, journals, and published writings of some of these women, as well as of supporters and sympathizers including Martha Gellhorn, Eleanor Roosevelt, Virginia Cowles, Josephine Herbst, and Dorothy Parker.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Documentary, History, War |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 58 min |
Into the Fire: American Women in the Spanish Civil War — FAQ
Is Into the Fire: American Women in the Spanish Civil War worth watching? In 1936, a right-wing military coup tried to overthrow the new, legally elected, democratic government of Spain. Hitler and Mussolini quickly joined the fight on the side of the fascist military. In response, and against
Who directed Into the Fire: American Women in the Spanish Civil War? Directed by Julia Newman.
Who is in the cast of Into the Fire: American Women in the Spanish Civil War? It stars Martha Gellhorn, Evelyn Hutchins, Esther Silverstein Blanc, Ruth Davidow, Helen Freeman Feinberg, Salaria Kea O'Reilly and more.
Where can I stream Into the Fire: American Women in the Spanish Civil War? Streaming availability for Into the Fire: American Women in the Spanish Civil War is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Into the Fire: American Women in the Spanish Civil War release? It released in 2002.
