Vargas, a Mexican singer and actress, is portrayed through interviews and performances that highlight her bold persona and significant cultural impact.
“A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.”
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Vargas, a Mexican singer and actress, is portrayed through interviews and performances that highlight her bold persona and significant cultural impact.
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Chavela Vargas, a Mexican singer and actress, defied societal norms throughout her life. The documentary features interviews and performances from 1991, illustrating her bold persona and distinctive voice. Directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi, the film premiered at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2017. It won several awards, including the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Inside Out Film and Video Festival. Vargas's impact on music and culture remains significant.
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- Meet Chavela Vargas, a legendary Mexican singer.
- See interviews with Pedro Almodóvar and Ava Gardner.
- Find out why it won multiple audience awards.
Did You Know
- Chavela premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 9, 2017.
- The film won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2017 Inside Out Film Festival.
- It received a 95% positive rating from 40 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Chavela was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary.
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Who directed the documentary Chavela?
Chavela was directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi.
What awards did Chavela win?
Chavela won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2017 Inside Out Film and Video Festival and the Audience Choice award for Best Women's Film at the 2018 Queer North Film Festival.
What was the Rotten Tomatoes rating for Chavela?
Chavela has a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 40 critics' reviews.
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