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) | |
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Liv Boughn | ... | Concerned Mother #2 |
Darion Basco | ... | Larry Itlong | |
Lisa Brenner | ... | Jackie Stringer | |
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Duncan Bridgeman | ... | Anchor |
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Aldo Ceceña | ... | Chucho |
Michael Cudlitz | ... | Sheriff Smith | |
Roger Cudney | ... | Grower | |
Rosario Dawson | ... | Dolores Huerta | |
America Ferrera | ... | Helen Chavez | |
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Rodolfo Figueroa | ... | Mexican Farmer |
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. Written by Pantelion Films
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.