Chavela

A tremendous portrait of legendary Mexican lesbian singer Chavela Vargas. The world famous performer was a gun-toting, tequila-loving, macho butch rumored to have had dalliances with Frida Kahlo and Ava Gardner. From being the toast of Mexico City in the 60s and 70s to falling into obscurity in the 80s, the film follows her return to the world stage as muse to Pedro Almodovar—culminating in her Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys in 2007. Friends, colleagues, and ex-lovers discuss her legacy and the film is packed with amazing archival material, making this a joy to watch from the first frame to the last. 

Join us for a post-screening Q&A with series curator Jenni Olson and co-director Cat Gund.