Evita: The Documentary (2008) is now available directly on our streaming platform via Vimeo. Follow the STREAM NOW link to enjoy the film. Additionally, the film is accessible through public and academic libraries via Kanopy Streaming and Alexander Street Press. HD | 60 minutes

Synopsis:

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Long after Evita Perón was embalmed and secretly buried under a fictitious name in Milan, Argentina's former First Lady was catapulted back into global fame by Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage musical. Alan Parker's subsequent film adaptation further fueled her transformation into a Hollywood fantasy of mythical proportions. However, the intricate circumstances of her life, her quest for glory, and her tragic ending demanded a more nuanced and realistic portrayal.

This is precisely what Eduardo Montes-Bradley achieved with his compelling documentary. Evita: The Documentary reveals the genuine and often ambiguous nature of the young actress who, with an iron will, ruled the lives of millions. Using over 3,000 photographs, hundreds of hours of archival footage, and recordings created by the Peronist propaganda machine half a century ago, Montes-Bradley meticulously reconstructs the complex figure behind the legend.

The documentary confronts conflicts head-on and does not shy away from the sharp edges of a controversial life, restoring Evita to her true historical dimension.

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