In this biographical portrait of the Mexian artist Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek), her famous works of art are woven into the story, demonstrating how her life of physical and emotional pain gave rise to her paintings. Against the backdrop of the political upheaval of the communist era, her passionate yet tumultuous relationship with her husband and fellow painter, Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina), becomes a source of angst and inspiration. Directed by Julie Taymor. With Mía Maestro, Antonio Banderas, Edward Norton, Ashley Judd, Roger Rees, Geoffrey Rush, Valeria Golino and Patricia Reyes Spíndola. Categories: Drama, Biography. Year: 2002.
Gregory Nava in Frida
Frankie Lyman (Larenz Tate), the singer who made the hit record Why Do Fools Fall in Love at the age of 13, died at age 25 and left behind three women, all claiming to be his widow. They come to his manager after his death staking their claims. One is a singer (Halle Berry), formerly of the Platters; one is a petty thief (Vivica A. Fox) from Philadelphia; and one is a teacher (Lela Rochon) in Georgia. Little Richard has a small role. Directed by Gregory Nava. Categories: Biography, Drama, Music. Year: 1998.
Gregory Nava in Why Do Fools Fall in Love