Chavela

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Jul 18, 2020 The story of a machismo fueled stubborn lesbian singer. See more Jan 27, 2019 Documental hermoso, bien hecho, sencillo, a lo que va. La vida del "Señora", de Chavela, la lesbiana alcohólica que cambió la vida de tantas personas y que abrió la senda para muchas que venían detrás de ella. Amante de Frida, amante del tequila, amiga de la noche y la bohemia, de Jose Alfredo Jimenez, de Gabo, de Monsivais, de Fuentes, de Picasso, de Almodóvar, de Bosï¿ 1/2 1/2 (C), de todos. A sus 60 resucita, libre de los demonios del alcohol y termina de conquistar las emociones de millones de hispanoparlantes. A los 80 se lanza en paracaídas, como un símbolo de lo que fue su vida y termina a los 93 como una reina en el DF, la ciudad que la hizo, como ella decía, una macha remacha. See more Gina W @RT47387387 Feb 14, 2018 This documentary highlights the life of Chavela Vargas, who became a sensation in Mexico in the fifties. She was a proud woman lesbian and her story is told with care. See more Oct 17, 2017 first of all she wasn't Mexican. you people should read background of her history. she got fame in the famous country and went to the big time after something happened with her life with certain people. this film was good to know about her life and how she got what she wanted, it is a well established part of her speaking about how it all came together with the music. See more Oct 11, 2017 While poignant and heart-wrenching bio, it is a veritable treasure trove of "la canción mexicana".... (the music of Mexico). See more Oct 7, 2017 I hadn't heard of Chavela before seeing this film, but afterwards I felt like a lifelong fan. The filmmakers pay a phenomenal tribute to to an under appreciated legend who was WAY ahead of her time. A must see! See more Read all reviews

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