The Cry of the Butterflies

Season 1

The events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael Leonidas 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.

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13 Episodes

Dancing with the Devil
E1
Dancing with the DevilMinerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.
Two Roads
E2
Two RoadsDon Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.
The Test
E3
The TestArantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.
Peaks and Valleys
E4
Peaks and ValleysDon Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.
The Price of Dreams
E5
The Price of DreamsTrujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.
The Hunted
E6
The HuntedThe regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.
You'll Be Gipsy
E7
You'll Be GipsyArantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.
The Moment of Truth
E8
The Moment of TruthArantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.
Bring Jimmy Alves
E9
Bring Jimmy AlvesMinerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.
Let Us Die with Our Boots On
E10
Let Us Die with Our Boots OnMinerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.
June 14
E11
June 14Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.
Make It Look Like an Accident
E12
Make It Look Like an AccidentEvents take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.
Kill or Be Killed
E13
Kill or Be KilledTrujillo’s 30-year reign of terror comes to an end; in 1999, Arantxa meets Minerva’s daughter.