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Norita

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NORITA takes viewers on a gripping journey through Argentina's tumultuous history, where Norita's personal tragedy becomes a catalyst for change. As a mother seeking justice for her disappeared son during the dark days of Argentina's dictatorship, Norita's unwavering determination and fearless activism led her to co-found the renowned Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, a pivotal human rights organization. The film chronicles her journey to seek justice for the past while inspiring the next generation of women's rights activists. Norita has been held up as a symbol by the women’s movement, dating back to the 1980s, and is seen as a fundamental fixture in the movement’s success during Argentina's 2020 vote to legalize abortion.

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Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) Dec 31
A very strong film set in Argentina during the 1970s. Go to Full Review Rosa Parra The Latino Slant Oct 30
9/10
Norita is a powerful documentary that highlights the unsung heroes of society: mothers—their resilience in seeking justice decades after the atrocities. Go to Full Review Chauncey K. Robinson People's World Oct 29
A
Nora Morales de Cortiñas’s story is a strong and bright thread in the layered, colorful tapestry of a crucial historical era in Argentina. The film is a deep reflection, a warning, and ultimately a call to action. Go to Full Review Ezequiel Boetti Otroscines.com 11/17/2024
2.5/5
Norita chooses to stay on the surface and searches for emotion with an omnipresent soundtrack instead of delving into the most interesting layers of a character who had more than a few. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Emiliano Basile EscribiendoCine 11/17/2024
7/10
Through her perseverance and courage, along with the other Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, Nora has left an unbreakable legacy that remains relevant in a country where memory is essential to building a more just future. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 4 Real footage in 1 hour and 29 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Jayson McNamara

Director

Andrea Carbonatto Tortonese

Director

Nora Cortiñas

Self

Jayson McNamara

Producer

Sarah Schoellkopf

Producer

Francisco Villa

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Synopsis NORITA takes viewers on a gripping journey through Argentina's tumultuous history, where Norita's personal tragedy becomes a catalyst for change. As a mother seeking justice for her disappeared son during the dark days of Argentina's dictatorship, Norita's unwavering determination and fearless activism led her to co-found the renowned Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, a pivotal human rights organization. The film chronicles her journey to seek justice for the past while inspiring the next generation of women's rights activists. Norita has been held up as a symbol by the women’s movement, dating back to the 1980s, and is seen as a fundamental fixture in the movement’s success during Argentina's 2020 vote to legalize abortion.
Director
Jayson McNamara, Andrea Carbonatto Tortonese
Producer
Jayson McNamara, Sarah Schoellkopf, Francisco Villa, Melissa Daniels
Distributor
Doctora Stories
Production Co
DoctoraStories, Picabu Films, Tidetivity Studios
Genre
Biography, Documentary, History
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 3, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 29m