Synopsis
A biography of the civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez. Chronicling the birth of a modern American labour movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labour organiser torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Passionate but soft-spoken, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to working people.
Cesar Chavez (2014) is a 1h 42min drama feature film by Diego Luna. A biography of the civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez. Selected for Raindance Film Festival (2014).
Facts
Setting
California
Filming location
Mexico
Production
Canana Films, Mr. Mudd, Image Nation
Original language
Spanish, English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Raindance Film Festival 2014
- SXSW Film Festival 2014 generic
- Women Film Critics Circle Awards 2014 generic
