La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eva Longoria
- Original Score
- Tony Morales
- Original Title
- La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- DAZN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eva Longoria
Tony Morales
Claudio Rocha
Luis Alvarez y Alvarez
Eva Longoria, Andrea Cordoba, Ben Spector
Department Leadership Roster
Eva Longoria
Producer
Claudio Rocha
Director of Photography
Luis Alvarez y Alvarez
Editor
Andrea Cordoba
Producer
Ben Spector
Producer
Eva Longoria
Director
Tony Morales
Original Music Composer
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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?
The principal cast of La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya includes Julio César Chávez, Oscar de la Hoya.
When was La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya released and how long is it?
La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya was composed by Tony Morales.