Overview

A biography of the civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez. Chronicling the birth of a modern American labour movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labour organiser 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 working people.

Cast

Michael Peña, Rosario Dawson, America Ferrera, Jacob Vargas, Gabriel Mann, Lisa Brenner, John Malkovich, Kevin Dunn

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What is "Cesar Chavez" about?

A biography of the civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez. Chronicling the birth of a modern American labour movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labour organiser 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 working people.

When was "Cesar Chavez" released?

Cesar Chavez was released in 2014.

Who stars in "Cesar Chavez"?

The cast includes Michael Peña, Rosario Dawson, America Ferrera, Jacob Vargas.