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The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo
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Frida Kahlo
Never before has the extraordinary life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo been framed in relation to the full spectrum of the historical and cultural influences that shaped her.

The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo explores the 20th-century icon who became an international sensation in the worlds of modern art and radical politics. Rita Moreno – the Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winning actress – narrates the film.
Frida Kahlo's Works of Art
The Accident The Two Fridas Self-Portrait with Monkey Self Portrait Between the Borderline of Mexico and the United States Diego and I
Tragedy. Beauty. Controversy.
Explore the intricate symbolism and meaning in five of Frida Kahlo's famous works in this interactive feature.

Discover the connection between each painting and Frida's own life. Also included is detailed information on the art such as completion date, type of medium and current location.
Corporate funding has been provided by Frito-Lay, Inc. and Sabritas. Funding has also been provided by Peter and Helen Bing, the New Hampshire Humanities Council, Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS.

The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo is a production of Daylight Films and WETA Washington, D.C.,
in association with Latino Public Broadcasting.

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