Chavela (2017)

  • NR
  • 10/06/2017 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 33m

A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.

Overview

Inspired by an exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991 and guided by her unique voice, the film weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her unique life into being.

Catherine Gund

Director

Daresha Kyi

Director

Cast

Chavela Vargas's headshot

Chavela Vargas

Self (archive footage)
Pedro Almodóvar's headshot

Pedro Almodóvar

Self
Miguel Bosé's headshot

Miguel Bosé

Self
Martirio's headshot

Martirio

Self
Laura García Lorca's headshot

Laura García Lorca

Self
Eugenia León's headshot

Eugenia León

Self
Jesusa Rodríguez's headshot

Jesusa Rodríguez

Self
Tania Libertad's headshot

Tania Libertad

Self

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