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.

Andrea Kalin

Director

Andrea Kalin

Screenplay

Diana Moss

Production Artist

Andrea Kalin

Producer

James Mirabello

Co-Producer

Luis Portillo

Graphic Designer

Paulo Soto

Associate Producer

Leo Fallas

Colorist

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