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Chavela
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.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi
Actors: Chavela Vargas, Laura García Lorca, Martirio, Miguel Bosé, Pedro Almodóvar
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