The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo

Filmmaker Amy Stechler reveals one of the most well-known female artists of the 20th Century in "The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo" (2005). This biopic guides viewers through the life and times of one of Mexico's legendary painters who was also an enduring feminist icon. Kahlo suffered from illness and a destructive relationship with fellow artist Diego Rivera but never lost her dramatic flair and radicalism. This profoundly new portrait of the famous artist includes thousands of photographs, rare movie footage of the artist and her era, and interviews of friends, students and experts.