The fight in the fields : Cesar Chavez and the farmwokers' struggle / Paradigm Productions Inc. in association with Independent Television Service ; directed by Ray Telles, Rick Tejada-Flores ; produced by Rick Tejada-Flores, Ray Telles.
Publisher:
Paradigm Productions,
Copyright Date:
1997
Description:
1 videocassette (115 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 1/2 in.
Interviews: Ethel Kennedy, Jerry Brown, Dolores Huerta, Chavez' brother, sister, son and daughter. Narrator, Henry Darrow. Originally produced in 1996.
Summary:
The story of Cesar Chavez, the charismatic founder of the United Farmworkers Union and the history and impact of the movement that he inspired. The heart of the UFW, Chavez remains the most important Latino leader in this country's history. The activities he and his dedicated organizers led inspired the Chicano activism of the 1960's and '70's, helping to create a Latino civil rights movement. Film includes archival footage, newsreels and present-day interviews with activists, politicians and Chavez family members.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)38763911
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.