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Iron Ladies tells the story of how an international network of young Jewish women, at the height of the Cold War, defied the Soviet Union to support persecuted "Refusenik" Jews—and emerged victorious. This captivating film highlights the extraordinary activism and empowerment of ordinary housewives and mothers from London, Dublin, and beyond, who, despite having no political power or experience, rallied to the cause. Now in their eighties, these remarkable women share their untold stories on film, joined by an incredible cast of contributors including former Refuseniks Natan Sharansky and Ephraim Kholmyansky, Shmuel Shenhar, former Deputy Director of Nativ, and former KGB agent Alexander Vassiliev.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    51 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Ireland
  • Premiere
    Florida Premiere
  • Director
    Aoife Kelleher
  • Screenwriter
    Aoife Kelleher
  • Cast
    Joyce Shaper, Estelle Menton, Doreen Gainsford
  • Cinematographer
    Lanka Perren, Billy Kinsella
  • Editor
    Aoife Kelleher