Chevolution (2008)

  • NR
  • 04/01/2008 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 26m

The image that launched a thousand t-shirts…

Overview

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.

Luis Lopez

Director

Trisha Ziff

Director

Cast

Gerry Adams's headshot

Gerry Adams

Himself
Antonio Banderas's headshot

Antonio Banderas

Gael García Bernal's headshot

Gael García Bernal

Che Guevara's headshot

Che Guevara

Tom Morello's headshot

Tom Morello

Miguel Nájera's headshot

Miguel Nájera

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