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Oscar-Contending ‘Frida’ Team On Tracking Down Famed Mexican Artist’s Treasures In Unexpected Places

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The Frida Kahlo documentary team uncovers the famed Mexican artist's hidden treasures in unexpected places, setting the stage for an Oscar-contending film.
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  • The filmmakers' year-long quest for Frida Kahlo artifacts took them from Mexico City to a Cape Cod attic, where they found rare personal items and works of art previously undiscovered by the public.
  • Director Carla Gutiérrez and producer Katia Maguire brought in renowned Kahlo biographer Hayden Herrera to lend her deep expertise, adding credibility and insider access that sets this doc apart from other Kahlo projects.
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Carla Gutiérrez, Katia Maguire, Frida Kahlo, Hayden Herrera, Amazon MGM Studios, Frida
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