Film
La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya
2022 · 1h 42m · Documentary
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Overview
For Mexican and Mexican American communities, boxing is more than a sport. From ring walk-ins to trunks, opponents take full advantage of the theatrical spectacle, narrating their histories and the stories of their individual fanbases. In 1996, Oscar De La Hoya, the charismatic golden boy from East L.A, challenged Mexican-born boxing legend Julio César Chávez in what was billed as the “ultimate glory” fight. Mexicans on both sides of the border were forced to choose their favorite champ: the record-holding immigrant from humble beginnings, or the younger and more marketable Olympian born in the U.S. These rivals felt the pressure to prove their athletic superiority, while the fans’ choice of champion revealed the type of Mexican they aspired to be.
Cast
Crew
- Eva LongoriaProducer · Director
- Ben SpectorProducer
- Andrea CordobaProducer
- Claudio RochaDirector of Photography
- Tony MoralesOriginal Music Composer
- Luis Alvarez y AlvarezEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- January 20, 2022
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Documentary
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