Cesar Chavez undertook a 36-day water-only hunger strike in 1988 to protest the harmful effects of pesticide use on farm workers and their communities.
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Cesar Chavez undertook a 36-day water-only hunger strike in 1988 to protest the harmful effects of pesticide use on farm workers and their communities.
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Cesar Chavez began his "Fast for Life" in 1988, engaging in a 36-day hunger strike. The protest aimed to raise awareness of the dangers of pesticide use affecting farm workers and their families. Co-directed by Richard Ray Perez and Lorena Parlee, Cesar's Last Fast premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2014. The film features insights into Chavez's activism and its impact on the labor movement.
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Why Watch
- See Cesar Chavez's 36-day hunger strike for farm workers' rights.
- Meet the key figures of the United Farm Workers movement.
- Find out about the impact of pesticides on farm worker communities.
Did You Know
- Cesar Chavez's 'Fast for Life' lasted for 36 days in 1988.
- The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2014.
- Pivot and Univision News acquired TV rights before the film's premiere.
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What event does Cesar's Last Fast focus on?
Cesar's Last Fast focuses on Cesar Chavez's 'Fast for Life,' a 36-day water-only hunger strike in 1988.
Where did Cesar's Last Fast premiere?
Cesar's Last Fast premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2014.
What was the duration of Cesar's Last Fast?
Cesar's Last Fast has a duration of 100 minutes.
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