Chuy, The Wolf Man
8.5
Jesus 'Chuy' Aceves and a dozen living members of his extended family suffer from the very rare condition of congenital hypertrichosis, meaning they were born with excessive hair on their faces and bodies. Due to their appearance, they suffer from discrimination in all areas of their lives: the children are made fun of at school and abandoned by their 'non-hairy' parents, and the adults cannot find work unless they choose to exhibit themselves as freaks in circuses. This moving and visually arresting documentary is a portrait of Chuy and his family members. It examines their day-to-day lives and their struggle to find love, acceptance and employment.
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21 people
Eva Aridjis Director · J.G. Thirlwell Composer Diego García Cinematographer
United States release August 15, 2025 · Produced in Mexico · Production IMCINE
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Cinépolis Producciones
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Mexico
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Original title
Chuy, el hombre lobo
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Mexico · September 25, 2015
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United States · August 15, 2025
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