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2018

Rita, the documentary

Directed by Arturo Díaz Santana
Rock singer, activist, mother, friend, sister. A portrait of the spiritual path of Mexican artist Rita Guerrero

An aesthetic and politic portrait of Mexico ́s 90s decade through the biography of artist Rita Guerrero (1964-2011), who developed in different fields, mostly music and theater. She was the vocalist of Santa Sabina, a rock band in which she was the most remarkable figure. She committed herself to different social movements such as the Zapatista Army Movement (EZLN) and the Electoral Left. She died at 46 from breast cancer. Her voice and music left a mark on a generation.

Duration

1h 58m

Released

March 9, 2018

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Cast15

  • Aldo Max Rodríguez
  • Úrsula Pruneda
  • Leticia Venzor
  • Sergio Ruiz
  • Pablo Valero
  • Patricio Iglesias
  • Mago Guerrero
  • Raquel Guerrero
  • Alfonso Figueroa

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