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Rebel

Rebel

DocumentaryHistory

2013, Movie, 1h 12min

Shrouded in mystery and long the subject of debate, the amazing story of Loreta Velazquez is one of the Civil War’s most gripping forgotten narratives. While the U.S. military may have recently lifted the ban on women in combat, Loreta Janeta Velazquez, a Cuban immigrant from New Orleans, was fighting in battle 150 years ago — one of an estimated 1,000 women who secretly served as soldiers during the American Civil War. Who was she? Why did she fight? And what made her so dangerous she has been virtually erased from history?

Country: United States

Director:

Maria Agui Carter

Cast:

Llewellyn M. Smith

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"Rebel" is a documentary that uncovers the hidden history of Loreta Janeta Velazquez, a Cuban-born teenager who fought as an officer in the American Civil War. Defying gender and race norms, Velazquez served as a secret agent for both the Confederacy and Union, and her memoir caused a stir in 1876. The film explores her journey and the societal constraints she faced, offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.

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You can stream Rebel on: Amazon Prime Apple TV Store Amazon Store

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Rebel include The Ambassador, The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young, Battle of Jutland: The Navy's Bloodiest Day, Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th, Secrets of Christ's Tomb, Isaac Newton: The Last Magician.

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Rebel was released in theaters on May 24, 2013.