Cesar Chavez (2014)

A biography of the civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez.

Director:

Diego Luna

Writers:

Timothy J. Sexton (screenplay by), Keir Pearson (story by)

Stars:

Michael Peña, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson

5 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kerry Ardra	...	American Lady (as Kerry Adra)
Maynor Alvarado	...	Chato Chavez
Yancey Arias	...	Gilbert Padilla
Wes Bentley	...	Jerry Cohen
Sara Banerjee	...	Concerned Mother #1 (as Sarah Banerjee)
Liv Boughn	...	Concerned Mother #2
Darion Basco	...	Larry Itlong
Lisa Brenner	...	Jackie Stringer
Duncan Bridgeman	...	Anchor
Aldo Ceceña	...	Chucho
Michael Cudlitz	...	Sheriff Smith
Roger Cudney	...	Grower
Rosario Dawson	...	Dolores Huerta
America Ferrera	...	Helen Chavez
Rodolfo Figueroa	...	Mexican Farmer

Storyline

Chronicling the birth of a modern American movement, Cesar Chavez tells 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. Passionate but soft-spoken, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. Chavez inspired millions of Americans from all walks of life 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.

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Plot Keywords:

liberation theology | yuma arizona | arizona | farm | farm worker | 

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Taglines:

History is made one step at a time.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violence and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Reunites Michael Peña and Yancey Arias who co-starred in the TV movie Walkout (2006).

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Quotes

Cesar Chavez: [on air, to BBC1 Radio host] Once social change begins, it can't be reversed. You can't uneducate someone who's learned how to read. You can't humiliate someone who has pride. And you can't oppress someone who is not afraid anymore.

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Connections

Referenced in Jeopardy!: Episode #31.10 (2014)

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Soundtracks

Good Love
Performed by The Murmaids
Written by L. Stuart (BMI)
Published by Brunswick Music Publishing (BMI)
Courtesy of Gravelpit Music
By Arrangement with Lee Silver Productions

User Reviews

Movie in documentary format.

Having just seen the movie and having met the man many years ago,I can say that the film was better than most of the reviews I have read. This was a very humble man that saw an injustice and corrected it. He didn't line his own pockets like most Union Leaders have. I would have preferred to see more of his upbringing so that we know who influenced him the most. Nonetheless, this film (docudrama) should be required viewing in public schools throughout California and other states where farm workers supply our nation and the world with much of our produce. A must see movie if you want to understand what the migrant workers were up against in the 60's and 70's.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA Mexico United Arab Emirates

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

28 March 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cesar Chavez

Filming Locations:

Sonora, Mexico

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,861,528, 30 March 2014

Gross USA:

$5,571,497

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$6,972,226

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canana Films, Equipment & Film Design, Imagenation Abu Dhabi FZ

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1