Chevolution 16 years old

The image that launched a thousand t-shirts…

Examines the history and legacy of the photo Guerrillero Heroico taken by famous Cuban photographer Alberto Díaz Gutiérrez. This image has thrived for the decades since Che Guevara's death and has evolved into an iconic image, which represents a multitude of ideals. The documentary film explores the story of how the photo came to be, its adoption of multiple interpretations and meanings, as well as the commercialization of the image of Ernesto "Che" Guevara.

Credits

Chevolution Cast

Name Character
Antonio Banderas He was 47, now 64 years old
Gael García Bernal He was 29, now 46 years old
Miguel Nájera
Tom Morello He was 43, now 60 years old
Ernesto 'Che' Guevara He was 79, 39 years old when he died

Chevolution Crew

Name Department
Trisha Ziff as Director. Directing
Luis Lopez as Director. Directing
Chevolution poster
Chevolution (16 years)

The image that launched a thousand t-shirts…

  • Release day: Tuesday, April 01, 2008
  • Runtime: 86 minutes