Soldiers of Democracy

Based on José Miguel Soto Jiménez’s book Muchachos de la Democracia, this documentary revisits one of the Dominican Republic’s most pivotal chapters in its democratic history. Through firsthand testimonies, archival footage, and historical research, the film chronicles the actions of a group of military officers whose decisions helped safeguard constitutional order during periods of political uncertainty, offering a compelling reflection on the enduring value of democracy, institutional integrity, and national memory.