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

Herself (archive footage)
Pedro Almodóvar's headshot

Pedro Almodóvar

Himself
Miguel Bosé's headshot

Miguel Bosé

Himself
Martirio's headshot

Martirio

Himself
Laura García Lorca's headshot

Laura García Lorca

Herself
Eugenia León's headshot

Eugenia León

Herself
Jesusa Rodríguez's headshot

Jesusa Rodríguez

Herself
Tania Libertad's headshot

Tania Libertad

Herself

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