FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cesar Chavez film opening soon
The movie stars Michael Pena, America Ferrara, Rosario Dawson, and John Malkovich.
Mar 10, 2014ABOUT THE FILM:
A biography of the civil-rights activist and labor organizer, Cesar Chavez.
In Theaters 3.28.14
In Theaters 3.28.14
DESCRIPTION:
Directed by Diego Luna, Chávez chronicles the birth of a modern American movement led by famed civil rights leaderand labor organizer, Cesar Chavez. Torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to bringing dignity and justice to others, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle for the rights of farm workers. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's ability to change the system.
More information here.
University of Minnesota Press is publisher of the only authorized biography of Cesar Chavez, Cesar Chavez: Autobiography of La Causa.
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