Documentary, NORITA, directed by Jayson McNamara, and Andrea Tortenese will be premiering at this year’s 2024 Austin Film Festival. The film is executive produced by 2x Oscar winners, Jane Fonda and Gustavo Santaolalla and just had its Argentine Premiere at 2024 FICPBA (Festival Internacional de Cine de La Provincia de Buenos Aries) and won the Best International Documentary award. 

NORITA follows the extraordinary story of Norita Cortiñas, an Argentine human rights icon and a founding member of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo as she seeks justice for her son and thousands of others who disappeared under Argentina’s military dictatorship. The film delves into her relentless fight against impunity while exploring the personal toll of her activism. Through Norita’s story, the documentary highlights themes of resilience, human rights, and the enduring search for truth.

The film’s producers are Sarah Schoellkopf, Francisco Villa, Jayson McNamara, and Melissa Daniels. The executive producers are Jane Fonda, Gustavo Santaolalla, Bárbara Muschietti, Naomi Klein, Avi Lewis, Andy Muschietti, and John Flynn.