Chevolution
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Examines the history and legacy of the photo Guerrillero Heroico taken by famous Cuban photographer Alberto Díaz Gutiérrez. This image has thrived for the decades since Che Guevara's death and has evolved into an iconic image, which represents a multitude of ideals. The documentary film explores the story of how the photo came to be, its adoption of multiple interpretations and meanings, as well as the commercialization of the image of Ernesto "Che" Guevara.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2008-04-01
Runtime: 86 mins
Director: Luis Lopez, Trisha Ziff
Spoken language: English, Español
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Chevolution
Production Companies: Red Envelope Entertainment
Production Countries: Mexico
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