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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.
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How long is The Fight In The Fields?
The Fight In The Fields has a runtime of 2h (2 hours).
Who directed The Fight In The Fields?
The Fight In The Fields was directed by Ray Telles and released in 1997.
What genre is The Fight In The Fields?
The Fight In The Fields is a Documentary film (1997).
Who stars in The Fight In The Fields?
The cast of The Fight In The Fields includes Cesar Chavez, Henry Darrow, Jerry Brown.
What is the TMDB rating for The Fight In The Fields?
The Fight In The Fields has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 votes.
