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History vs. Che Guevara - Alex Gendler

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His face is recognized all over the world – the young medical student who became a revolutionary icon. But was Che Guevara a heroic champion of the poor, or a ruthless warlord who left a legacy of repression? Alex Gendler puts this controversial figure on trial in History vs. Che Guevara.

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Alex Gendler
  • Director Brett Underhill
  • Animator Brett Underhill
  • Illustrator Brett Underhill
  • Associate Producer Elizabeth Cox, Jessica Ruby
  • Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Narrator Addison Anderson

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