J.C. Chavez

Julio César Chávez made his mark in boxinghistory not by his ever-lasting success, but bypunching his way to the World Champion titlein three weight classes. Debutant multitalentDiego Luna – actor, producer and now director –cuts and squeezes a large amount of interviewsand authentic fight clips into a 78 minute longportrait of the Mexican boxer, placing him inthe ring, as well as in his role as a father. Apartfrom conversations with Chávez himself, wehear comments from boxing legends Don Kingand Mike Tyson, and personal reflections fromChávez’s family, including his son, who starteda boxing career of his own when daddy startedswaying on his throne. Luna’s documentaryis the classic rags-to-riches story about thepoor boy who becomes the best boxer in theworld, but also a tale of Mexico during the 80’s, 90’s and into the new millennium. Chávez’scareer is not free from controversy and was,as president Salinas used his popularity togain power, entwined in national politics. Anarrangement that had negative consequencesfor Chávez when the presidency changed andthe new man in office targeted him with the fullpower of his administration.

Premiere Status
European Premiere: Cast
Julio Caesar Chavez: Producer
Pablo Cruz, Diego Luna: Cinematography
Carlos Arango: Spoken language
Spanish