Thunder in Guyana

Thunder in Guyana tells the extraordinary story of Janet Rosenberg Jagan, a Jewish girl from Chicago who became the president of Guyana, a South American nation. Defying expectations, Janet dedicated her life to service work and Marxist politics, earning her the nickname "the Second Eva Peron." Through newsreel footage and discussions with Janet and her followers, the film chronicles her courageous efforts to organize and educate the country's impoverished working class. Janet's Jewish background allowed her to connect with the poor laborers of Guyana, and she became a self-sacrificing and relentless force for change, earning the admiration of many Guyanese citizens. Despite facing opposition and criticism, Janet remained dedicated to her work, and at age 82, she still kept an office, continuing to fight for the rights of the Guyanese people.

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Thunder in Guyana was released in theaters on May 3, 2003.