La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya (2022)
Movie
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.
Directed By : Eva Longoria
Genres : Documentary
Status : Released
Released : Jan 20, 2022
Length : 102 minutes
Crew
- Director of Photography : Claudio Rocha
- Editor : Luis Alvarez y Alvarez
- Sound Mixer : Jose Araujo
- Sound Effects Editor : Javier Quesada
- Producer : Ben Spector
- Producer : Andrea Cordoba
- Producer : Eva Longoria
- Director : Eva Longoria
- Original Music Composer : Tony Morales