CAN YOU IMAGINE AN AFRO-INDIGENOUS WOMAN RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT IN CENTRAL AMERICA IN 1930?

Prudencia is the story of a female heroine trailblazer far ahead of her time. Born in sheer  poverty  in  El  Salvador  in 1885, a descendant from the Nahuapipiles indigenous community, she only attended  school for two  years and yet, wrote newspaper articles, published several books, and directed a magazine. Prudencia Ayala defied the status quo of the time and dressed like a man, used an elegant cane, and stormed into public debate by presenting a courageous  legal petition to be  admitted as a candidate to the presidency…  In a country where women weren’t even allowed to vote.

Although little factual information can be found about her, we plan to develop the storyline based on the known historical highlights of her life.  “Prudencia”, will explore the circumstances that could  have  infused such unstoppable  conviction  in  a young woman living one hundred years ago. 

Dismissed as a lunatic by the male dominated society of the time, it is only now that we can appreciate the significance of what she pioneered for women. An unsung heroine,  Prudencia’s story has resurfaced and we want to spotlight the vital role and formidable example she represents for civil rights. Her vision and actions are finally being recognized, and she is becoming an indomitable icon for women.

We are looking for a Co-Producing partner to develop, shoot, and help distribute the film.