![]() Telling the deeper, untold stories behind the athletes you know and love. To unveil this story on a global stage like Sundance, is the ultimate recognition for a filmmaker and DAZN is the perfect partner for making this film accessible to sport fans everywhere,” said Eva Longoria Bastón.ĭAZN Group’s EVP Global Commissioning and Original Content, Grant Best, said: “The very nature of DAZN Originals brings fans closer to the heart of sport. Themes that speak to audiences around the world, whether you’re a boxing fan or not. Beyond that though, this is a film about cultural identity, fandom and community. … “At the center of La Guerra Civil is an iconic moment in Mexican and Mexican-American sport history. The film is a chronicle of a battle that was more than a boxing rivalry, and examines a fascinating slice of the Latino experience in the process. ![]() Here’s more on it from a DAZN release:ĭirected by Eva Longoria Bastón, Director, Producer, Actress & Activist, and produced by her Emmy-nominated UnbeliEVAble Entertainment (Reversing Roe), La Guerra Civil explores the epic rivalry between iconic boxers Oscar De La Hoya and Julio César Chávez in the 1990s, which sparked a cultural divide between Mexican nationals and Mexican-Americans. It will premiere on the opening night of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, January 20th at the Eccles Theater. ![]() That’s La Guerra Civil, directed by Eva Longoria Bastón and covering the 1990s rivalry between boxers Oscar De La Hoya and Julio César Chávez. Streaming service DAZN has been diving into original productions recently, from documentaries to studio productions, and one of their documentaries is now an official 2022 Sundance Film Festival selection. ![]()
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