La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya (2022)

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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.

Director: Eva Longoria
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Tony Morales
Cinematography: Claudio Rocha
Editing: Luis Alvarez y Alvarez
Production: DAZN
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Eva Longoria
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya about?
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.
Who directed La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya?
La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya was directed by Eva Longoria.
Who stars in La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya?
La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya stars Julio César Chávez, Oscar de la Hoya.
How long is La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya?
La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya?
La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya is a Documentary film.
Where was La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya produced?
La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya was produced in United States of America.