The Fight In The Fields
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Tejada-Flores, Ray Telles
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Telles, Rick Tejada-Flores
- Original Score
- Peter Sears
- Original Title
- The Fight In The Fields
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Tejada-Flores, Ray Telles
Ray Telles, Rick Tejada-Flores
Peter Sears
Herb Ferrette
Rick Tejada-Flores, Ray Telles
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Tejada-Flores
Director
Ray Telles
Director
Ray Telles
Writer
Rick Tejada-Flores
Writer
Herb Ferrette
Editor
Rick Tejada-Flores
Producer
Ray Telles
Producer
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What is The Fight In The Fields about?
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.
Who directed The Fight In The Fields?
The Fight In The Fields was directed by Rick Tejada-Flores, Ray Telles.
Who stars in The Fight In The Fields?
The principal cast of The Fight In The Fields includes Cesar Chavez, Henry Darrow, Jerry Brown.
When was The Fight In The Fields released and how long is it?
The Fight In The Fields was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fight In The Fields?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fight In The Fields was composed by Peter Sears.