LA GUERRA CIVIL

Directed by: Eva Longoria

Edited by: Luis Álvarez y Álvarez

Within the confines of the boxing ring, the famous rivalry between Mexican Julio César Chávez and Mexican American Oscar De La Hoya reveals complexities of identity, culture, and legacy. La Guerra Civil documents the 1990s’ cultural divide through the lens of the epic Chavez vs. De La Hoya showdown. Directed by Mexican American actor and producer Eva Longoria Bastón, the documentary intricately weaves rich archival footage with exhilarating recounts leading up to the 1996 fight.