The Soul of a Revolution

I finally had a chance to watch "Diarios de Motocicleta" tonight. I can understand why it was nominated for Academy Awards. It was a beautiful movie which took you through stunning landscapes of Sur America. It was also a wonderful story of how Ernesto "Che" Guevarra and his friend, Alberto Granada, experience the people and the land of which their priveleged lives allowed them to experience.

Throughout the journey, we see the two move out of their comfort zones and begin to see the inequalities and divisions that exist in their society. We see how they are affected by it and what they choose to do about their feelings and their passion to create change in their society. It's an inspirational story that not only makes you want to travel the world but learn from the people who keep this world turning - working families.

I've never examined any of Che's writings or philosophy. Time to put another one on my list.

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