The Two Faces of Che Guevara

I think that it is very interesting how Hollywood is willing to ignore the actual history of Che Guevara in order to make money. It is ridiculous that he has been romanticized in such a way that many people idolize him as a symbol of rebellion. As mentioned on the Glenn Beck Show, Fidel Castro effectively transformed Guevara from a brutal executioner to a heroic rebel. This has been made possible by the United States’ tendency to manipulate any story in an attempt to milk as much money out of it as possible.

The film is laughably inaccurate according to Beck, but it will likely entertain viewers nonetheless. I agree with the analyst that appeared on the Glenn Beck Show that the kids who where the shirts are likely just ignorant to his historical background. The Hollywood directors and the researchers involved in the film; however, have full knowledge of what they are romanticizing.

I hope that by reading the book, watching the movie, and doing some research on Che I will be able to come to an educated conclusion about how he should be viewed. I assume that the reason for the apparent difference in opinions about Che comes from the fact that his actions must have been considered quite provocative; with a group of people finding them admirable and another group finding them despicable.

Beck’s word choice and passion show how adamant he feels about the issue. It is clear from listening to him that he has a genuine interest in what he is reporting which makes him very convincing to listen to.