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Cesar's Last Fast

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

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Sheri Linden Los Angeles Times 04/24/2014
Richard Ray Perez's documentary concerns the myth more than the man. Go to Full Review Andy Webster New York Times 04/17/2014
[A] compelling documentary ... Go to Full Review Aaron Hillis Village Voice 04/16/2014
This occasionally stirring doc portrait of the late Latino labor organizer and civil rights icon frames his legacy around a single act of protest. Go to Full Review Mat Bradley-Tschirgi Battleship Pretension 12/08/2020
Richard Ray Perez and Lorena Parlee have directed a good documentary in Cesar's Last Fast, but not a great one. Go to Full Review Kiko Martinez San Antonio Current 01/26/2018
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An adoring and inspirational portrait of one man's "expression of sacrifice in action." Go to Full Review John Esther UR Chicago Magazine 04/18/2014
An inspiring testimony to one of this nation's heroes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/22/2014 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. See more Read all reviews
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Richard Ray Perez

Director

Lorena Parlee

Director

Richard Ray Perez

Writer

Lyn Lear

Executive Producer

Richard Ray Perez

Executive Producer

Molly O'Brien

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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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