Los Altos History Museum: Cesar Chavez Documentary

Los Altos CA

12 April, 2022

7:15 AM

Description

Press release from the Los Altos History Museum: April 5, 2022 LOS ALTOS, CA (April 5, 2022) – A man, a song and a poet inspired the making of the documentary "A Song for Cesar," a tribute to Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement he created. The film explores his life from early childhood to his final days, and highlights the musicians and artists—including Joan Baez, Maya Angelou and Carlos Santana—who dedicated their creativity and reputations to peacefully advance Chavez's legacy. Bringing the film to the South Bay, Hidden Villa, Foothill College and Los Altos History Museum are sponsoring a free showing of "A Song for Cesar" at the Smithwick Theatre on Friday, April 29 at 6pm, followed by a half-hour panel discussion at 7:30pm. This press release was produced by the Los Altos History Museum. The views expressed here are the author's own.