The Delano Crusade / Cesar Chavez

Description

From the Series - Cesar Chavez: A Remembrance, No. 1.

Two part series which examines the life, work, and death of noted Farm Labor organizer who championed migrant workers in California and other western States.

Biographical documentary on the techniques and philosophy used by Cesar Chavez to organize migrant farm workers. Features Chavez's 1966 Delano, California speech given to farm workers calling for a united effort against the growers. Includes interviewes with Cesar Chavez and Dolores Hurerta, co-founder with Chavez of the UFWA (United Farm Workers Association).

Broadcast date

04/28/1993

Program Length

59 minutes

Archive number

PZ0214.01

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