Cesar Chavez
"History is made one step at a time."
Originally released in 2014. Cesar Chavez is a drama film. directed by Diego Luna.
Starring Michael Peña, Rosario Dawson, and America Ferrera
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (66 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Mexico
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Michael Peña
as Cesar E. Chavez
Rosario Dawson
as Dolores Huerta
America Ferrera
as Helen Chavez
Jacob Vargas
as Richard Chavez
Gabriel Mann
as Bogdanovich Junior
Lisa Brenner
as Jackie Stringer
John Malkovich
as Bogdanovitch
Kevin Dunn
as Dr. Arlo
Mark Moses
as Fred Ross
Julian Sands
as Victore Representative
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
Production Companies
- Televisa
- Canana
- Participant
- Dream Management
- Mr. Mudd
- Image Nation Abu Dhabi
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Cesar Chavez?
Cesar Chavez was directed by Diego Luna.
How long is Cesar Chavez?
Cesar Chavez has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Cesar Chavez released?
Cesar Chavez was released on March 28, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cesar Chavez?
The main cast of Cesar Chavez includes Michael Peña, Rosario Dawson, America Ferrera, Jacob Vargas, Gabriel Mann.