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200786 min0documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Personal Che

200786 min0documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three individuals from Hong Kong, Germany, and Cuba share their contrasting views on Che Guevara's legacy and its impact on their lives.

“Everyone has a Che”

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Douglas Duarte,

Adriana Marino,

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Three individuals from Hong Kong, Germany, and Cuba share their contrasting views on Che Guevara's legacy and its impact on their lives.

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Douglas Duarte

Douglas Duartedirector

Adriana Marinodirector

Maria Gamboa

Maria Gamboadirector

Jon Lee Andersoncast

Christopher Hitchens

Christopher Hitchenscast

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A rebel in Hong Kong challenges Chinese domination while a German neonazi calls for revolution. In Cuba, a man expresses disdain for Fidel Castro. These diverse perspectives on Che Guevara's life and legacy reveal the contradictions surrounding his myth. "Personal Che," directed by Maria Gamboa, features testimonies from individuals across various cultures and ideologies. The film captures the ongoing debate about Guevara's impact, illustrating how interpretations of historical figures can vary widely and coexist in stark contrast.

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