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.

When police suspect foul play in a fraternity pledge’s death, three brothers are summoned to a late night meeting with their president. There’s just one problem… their stories don’t match. A battle of conflicting memories ensues, each fractured retelling edging closer to the truth.
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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