Chevolution

2008

The image that launched a thousand t-shirts…

Documentary

Luis Lopez,Trisha Ziff
1h 26m
April 1, 2008 · Mexico

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: April 1, 2008
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English, Spanish
Countries: Mexico
Production: Red Envelope Entertainment
Cast: Gerry Adams,Antonio Banderas,Tom Morello,Miguel Nájera,Gael García Bernal,Che Guevara
Director: Luis Lopez,Trisha Ziff
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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