Cesar's Last Fast

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Cesar's Last Fast

2014

1h 40m

Documentary

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In 1988, activist Cesar Chavez begins his last protest fast to bring attention to the effects of pesticides on farmers.

Sheri Linden

Los Angeles Times

Richard Ray Perez's documentary concerns the myth more than the man.

Apr 24, 2014

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Andy Webster

New York Times

[A] compelling documentary ...

Apr 17, 2014

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Aaron Hillis

Village Voice

This occasionally stirring doc portrait of the late Latino labor organizer and civil rights icon frames his legacy around a single act of protest.

Apr 16, 2014

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Mat Bradley-Tschirgi

Battleship Pretension

Richard Ray Perez and Lorena Parlee have directed a good documentary in Cesar's Last Fast, but not a great one.

Dec 8, 2020

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Kiko Martinez

San Antonio Current

An adoring and inspirational portrait of one man's "expression of sacrifice in action."

Rated: B

Jan 26, 2018

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John Esther

UR Chicago Magazine

An inspiring testimony to one of this nation's heroes.

Apr 18, 2014

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Well put together documentary about Cesar Chavez' life, focusing on his final and longest fast. If you are interested in this undertaught chapter of civil rights movement in this country, this is a must-see.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Richard Ray Perez

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Lorena Parlee

Director

Richard Ray Perez

Writer

Lyn Lear

Executive Producer

Richard Ray Perez

Executive Producer

Molly O'Brien

Producer

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Synopsis

In 1988, activist Cesar Chavez begins his last protest fast to bring attention to the effects of pesticides on farmers.

Director: Richard Ray Perez, Lorena Parlee
Producer: Molly O'Brien, Lorena Parlee
Screenwriter: Richard Ray Perez
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 30, 2019
Runtime: 1h 40m

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