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| Screening date: | June, 2003 |
| Director: | Patrice O'Neill |
| It's ironic that those who till the soil, cultivate and harvest the fruits, vegetables, and other foods that fill your tables with abundance have nothing left for themselves. -- César Chávez Vicente Franco of Pacifica was the film's cinemetographer. The film was produced, written and directed by Rick Tejada-Flores and Ray Telles. Tejada-Flores and Telles will be with us to discuss the film. | |
This award-winning documentary tells the story of César Chávez, the charismatic founder of the United Farmworkers Union and the movement he inspired and led. Incorporating archival footage, newsreels and current interviews, the documentary traces Chavez's early days from his work as a community organizer through his successful efforts to unionize farmworkers. In the process he touched the consciences of millions and changed American politics forever.