People who are familiar with Eva Peron through the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and the film it spawned should definitely take a look at this miniseries with Faye Dunaway.
Although Dunaway does not make as sympathetic an impression in the role as one would like, she nevertheless captures the tenacity and ingenuity of Eva, who rose from being a poor wannabe actress to becoming the wife of President Juan Peron.
The TV series includes many details the musical leaves out, including her interactions with her family and their involvement in Peron's government; a revised look at her rise to prominence that shows she did not merely sleep her way to the top but worked hard and found people who were willing to help her. However, there are also examples of Eva's ruthlessness and the way her power lust consumes and eventually destroys her - most provocative is a scene where Eva stages an assassination attempt in order to dispose of someone who's challenged her.
The series can be viewed online or on television and is recommended for those with an interest in this fascinating and remarkable woman.
Although Dunaway does not make as sympathetic an impression in the role as one would like, she nevertheless captures the tenacity and ingenuity of Eva, who rose from being a poor wannabe actress to becoming the wife of President Juan Peron.
The TV series includes many details the musical leaves out, including her interactions with her family and their involvement in Peron's government; a revised look at her rise to prominence that shows she did not merely sleep her way to the top but worked hard and found people who were willing to help her. However, there are also examples of Eva's ruthlessness and the way her power lust consumes and eventually destroys her - most provocative is a scene where Eva stages an assassination attempt in order to dispose of someone who's challenged her.
The series can be viewed online or on television and is recommended for those with an interest in this fascinating and remarkable woman.