Wed., Apr. 23: Film Series; The Motorcycle Diaries

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The Motorcycle Diaries
United States, 2004. 2h 6m.
Directed by Walter Salles
Genre: Biography/Drama/Adventure

Wed., April 23, 2025
BATE LECTURE HALL 1031 @ 5:00pm

Presented by Rina Tseng
Teaching Instructor of Spanish, ECU

Person(s) in charge of validating the hours: Rina Tseng

follows Ernesto “Che” Guevara and Alberto Granado on a transformative 1952 motorcycle journey across South America. Initially a carefree adventure, the trip exposes them to poverty and social injustice, profoundly shaping Ernesto’s worldview. Encounters with miners, lepers, and indigenous communities awaken his political awareness. The stunning landscapes contrast with the harsh realities faced by the marginalized, turning their journey into one of self-discovery and purpose. This poignant film captures the birth of Che Guevara’s revolutionary spirit and the enduring power of friendship.