The Fight In The Fields (1997)

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This documentary traces the history of the United Farmworkers Union and the life of its founder, Cesar Chavez, from his birth in Arizona, his education into organizing and non-violence, his formation of the union, to his death in 1993. It includes newsreel footage of the Delano grape boycott, Senate hearings conducted by Robert F. Kennedy, Chavez's fasts, encounters with growers and rival Teamsters. Recent interviews with Chavez family members, Ethyl Kennedy, Roger Cardinal Mahony, Governor Jerry Brown, and current and past UFW leaders round out the history and assessment of Chavez and the Union.

Director: Rick Tejada-Flores, Ray Telles
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 120 min
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Screenplay

Music: Peter Sears
Editing: Herb Ferrette
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rick Tejada-Flores, Ray Telles
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fight In The Fields about?
This documentary traces the history of the United Farmworkers Union and the life of its founder, Cesar Chavez, from his birth in Arizona, his education into organizing and non-violence, his formation of the union, to his death in 1993. It includes newsreel footage of the Delano grape boycott, Senate hearings conducted by Robert F. Kennedy, Chavez's fasts, encounters with growers and rival Teamsters. Recent interviews with Chavez family members, Ethyl Kennedy, Roger Cardinal Mahony, Governor Jerry Brown, and current and past UFW leaders round out the history and assessment of Chavez and the Union.
Who directed The Fight In The Fields?
The Fight In The Fields was directed by Rick Tejada-Flores, Ray Telles.
Who stars in The Fight In The Fields?
The Fight In The Fields stars Cesar Chavez, Henry Darrow, Jerry Brown.
How long is The Fight In The Fields?
The Fight In The Fields has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is The Fight In The Fields?
The Fight In The Fields is a Documentary film.
Where was The Fight In The Fields produced?
The Fight In The Fields was produced in United States of America.