Director / Writer Dana Ziyasheva Talks About 'Defenders of Life'
Director Dana Ziyasheva made her directorial debut, 'Defenders of Life' which focuses on the Ngäbe community, and the hardships Ngäbe girls faced in Costa Rica.

This documentary takes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "First Blood", the film about a Vietnam veteran pushed too far that started the Rambo series of the 1980's. Includes interviews with stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna and Brian Dennehy, as well as other members of the cast and crew, who talk about the effort that went into making the finished film.
Director Dana Ziyasheva made her directorial debut, 'Defenders of Life' which focuses on the Ngäbe community, and the hardships Ngäbe girls faced in Costa Rica.
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