The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1
This series examines the events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The heinous crime would set in motion not only the end of a vicious regime, but also come to mark the global fight against gender-based violence.
Episodes
E1Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.
E2Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.
E3Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.
E4Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.
E5Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.
E6The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.
E7Arantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.
E8Arantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.
E9Minerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.
E10Minerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.
E11Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.
E12Events take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.
E13Trujillo’s 30-year reign of terror comes to an end; in 1999, Arantxa meets Minerva’s daughter.