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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 Richard Ray Perez's documentary concerns the myth more than the man. Apr 24, 2014 Full Review Andy Webster New York Times [A] compelling documentary ... Apr 17, 2014 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Kiko Martinez San Antonio Current An adoring and inspirational portrait of one man's "expression of sacrifice in action." Rated: B Jan 26, 2018 Full Review John Esther UR Chicago Magazine An inspiring testimony to one of this nation's heroes. Apr 18, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 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 Full Review 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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