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.

Loyal business partner, Al Malone, is set to work at his company till the day he dies. This dream is put in jeopardy when his longtime friend and now boss, Roger Rivers, gets an offer to sell the company that he can’t refuse.
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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