
The Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers’ Struggle
Directed by: Ray Telles and Rick Tejada-Flores
1996 | USA | 116 min
Screening | Friday, April 1, 2016, 7pm |
Screening | Saturday, April 2, 2016, 4:45pm |
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This historical documentary tells the story of Cesar Chavez, the charismatic founder of the United Farmworkers Union, and the movement that he inspired-one that touched the hearts of millions of Americans with the grape and lettuce boycotts, a nonviolent movement that confronted conservative politicians like Ronald Reagan and the powerful Teamsters Union. This chapter of American history recounts an inspiring story of hope and courage against overwhelming odds, a story of poor people taking control of their lives.