First Lady of the Revolution
Season 5 Episode 6 | 56m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
A Southern belle’s journey from romance to revolution to First Lady of Costa Rica.
Henrietta Boggs, a reluctant Southern belle, finds her way to Central America in the 1940s, in search of freedom and adventure. Instead, she is swept up in political upheaval, when her new husband is elected president of Costa Rica. First Lady of the Revolution portrays a courageous woman who escaped the confines of a sheltered existence to help nurture a young democracy. Directed by Andrea Kalin.
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Support for Reel South is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Center for Asian American Media and by SouthArts.
First Lady of the Revolution
Season 5 Episode 6 | 56m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Henrietta Boggs, a reluctant Southern belle, finds her way to Central America in the 1940s, in search of freedom and adventure. Instead, she is swept up in political upheaval, when her new husband is elected president of Costa Rica. First Lady of the Revolution portrays a courageous woman who escaped the confines of a sheltered existence to help nurture a young democracy. Directed by Andrea Kalin.
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First Lady of the Revolution Tease
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Preview: S5 Ep6 | 1m | Preview the life of Alabama's former First Lady of Costa Rica (yes), Henrietta Boggs. (1m)
First Lady of the Revolution Exclusive Clip
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Clip: S5 Ep6 | 1m 55s | Henrietta and her politician husband get exiled by the ruling government of Costa Rica. (1m 55s)
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Clip: S5 Ep6 | 30s | Henrietta makes the case for women in Costa Rica to have the right to vote. (30s)
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