Eva Perón's rise from rural Argentina to becoming a powerful first lady is chronicled through rare footage and documents, concluding with her controversial funeral.
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Eva Perón's rise from rural Argentina to becoming a powerful first lady is chronicled through rare footage and documents, concluding with her controversial funeral.
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Synopsis
Eva Duarte's early life in the Argentine countryside shaped her path to becoming the influential first lady, Evita Perón. The documentary, directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, uses previously unseen historical footage and documents to reconstruct her story. It covers her relationships with family, her move to Buenos Aires, and her rise to prominence. The film concludes with her funeral and the subsequent events surrounding the controversial handling of her remains. It premiered on PBS in 2012 and has been included in political science and history courses.
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Why Watch
- See unseen historical footage of Eva Duarte.
- Find out about Evita's childhood in Junin.
- Meet former teachers sharing personal stories.
Did You Know
- Evita premiered in the US on July 12, 2012.
- The documentary has a duration of 64 minutes.
- Evita was screened at the Virginia Film Festival on November 4, 2011.
- The film was listed 11th in the 'Top 25 Political Documentaries' about Latin America.
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Who directed the documentary Evita?
Evita was written and directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley.
When did Evita premiere in the US?
Evita premiered in the US on July 12, 2012.
What was the duration of the documentary Evita?
The duration of Evita is 64 minutes.
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