Cesar Chavez: An American Hero

Yesterday, Fandango released the trailer for the upcoming film Cesar Chavez:An American Hero.  When I first saw it, I literally got chills.

Cesar Chavez is known for his passion and service through the creation of the United Farm Workers, in collaboration with Dolores Huerta. Because of his nonviolent tactics during the movement of the UFW and its boycotts/strikes, Cesar Chavez is still seen as an activist who inspired hope; someone who gave those who thought they were voiceless a voice. He is definitely a known figure in the Latino community.

Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta have become icons in the Latino community for their life changing involvement in terms of Civil Rights and the creation of the National Farm Workers Association. A film like this is the perfect platform not only to showcase the extraordinary story of these icons, but also to shed light on the long standing fight for civil rights in this country.

This film is showcasing a story that is relevant to the Latino Community. While watching the trailer and looking up more information online I couldn't help but compare past events from the UFW movement to what is happening now with the push for Immigration Reform and it’s a great example of how change should come today; No violence, no insincerity, and no apathy. What is happening is real and there are thousands of people who are affected. 

Cesar Chavez: An American Hero is directed by Mexican actor Diego Luna. The cast includes Michael Pena, who plays Cesar Chavez, Rosario Dawson, and America Ferrera. This film definitely comes with  huge responsibility and expectations because of the magnitude of the story its portraying. But also important, is that this film deals with a huge part of Mexican American history.