An Op-Ed piece I wrote that was published in the Los Angeles Times today, comparing the drama of the real events in the early years of the Delano grape strike to the way they are portrayed in the movie. One of the stories is about the arrest of Helen Chavez. Here is the real Helen Chavez on […]
It’s been a whirlwind first week! I’ve done about 25 interviews with local and national print, radio and television media — in studio, skype podcasts, and phone interviews. The conversations have been thoughtful and thought-provoking, touching on issues including immigration, movement-building, and of course, details of Chavez’s life. I’ve also written a couple of pieces, […]
Sometimes truth is more dramatic than fiction. If you want to watch the best movie made about Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement, all you need is an internet connection. Several old movies now online capture the spirit and action of the times — not to mention the vintage cars, hairstyles, dress, and music – […]