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Cesar Chavez

The story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. He inspired million...

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Other Authors: Luna, Diego, 1979- (Film director, Film producer), Pearson, Keir (Screenwriter, Film producer), Sexton, Timothy J., 1959- (Screenwriter), Ferrera, America, 1984- (Actor), Dawson, Rosario (Actor), Peña, Michael, 1976- (Actor)
Format: Videos DVD
Language:English
Spanish
Published: Santa Monica, CA : Lionsgate, [2014]
Subjects:
Chavez, Cesar, > 1927-1993 > Drama.
Labor leaders > United States > Drama.
Migrant agricultural laborers > Drama.
Mexican American migrant agricultural laborers > Drama.
United Farm Workers > Drama.
Civil rights workers > Drama.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Summary:The story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. He inspired millions of Americans who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's ability to change the world.
Item Description:Title from container.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, NTSC, region 1; widescreen; 5.1 Dolby Digital.
Audience:MPAA Rating: PG-13; for some violence and language.
Production Credits:Music by Michael Brook; edited by Miguel Schverdfinger and Douglas Crise; director of photography, Enrique Chediak.

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