Rita, the documentary (2018)
• March 9th, 2018 • 1h 58min
Documentary, History, Music
Overview
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.
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