First Lady of the Revolution
A southern belle's journey through love, exile, and revolution.
68 mins
While visiting an aunt and uncle in the exotic countryside of Costa Rica, a young southern belle from Alabama accepted a ride on the back of a motorcycle belonging to a local charismatic farmer — a ride that would propel her down narrow mountain roads and into history. First Lady of the Revolution is the remarkable story of Henrietta Boggs, who fell in love with a foreign land and the man destined to transform its identity. Her marriage to Jose ‘Don Pepe’ Figueres in 1941 led to a decade-long journey through activism, exile and political upheaval and, ultimately, lasting progressive reforms. First Lady of the Revolution is not only a depiction of the momentous struggle to shape Costa Rica’s democratic identity; it’s also a portrayal of how a courageous woman escaped the confines of a traditional, sheltered existence to expand her horizons into a new world, and live a life she never imagined.
Henrietta Boggs
Self
Muni Figueres
Self
Andrea Kalin
Director
Andrea Kalin
Screenplay
Diana Moss
Production Artist
Andrea Kalin
Producer
James Mirabello
Co-Producer
David Grossbach
Editor
Luis Portillo
Graphic Designer
Paulo Soto
Associate Producer
Leo Fallas
Colorist