Peter Bratt/2017/95 min/Social Justice, Sustainable Agriculture, People
FILM DESCRIPTION: Dolores Huerta is among the most important, yet least known, activists in American history. An equal partner in co-founding the first farm workers unions with Cesar Chavez, her enormous contributions have gone largely unrecognized. Dolores tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice alongside Chavez, becoming one of the most defiant feminists of the twentieth century—and she continues the fight to this day, at age 90. With intimate and unprecedented access to this intensely private mother to eleven, the film reveals the raw, personal stakes involved in committing one’s life to social change. This Sundance selection has won best documentary at the Seattle International Film Festival and the Denver Women & Film Festival. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend.
Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. Central Daylight Time
Appropriate for general audiences, including teens and young adults.
Tickets available to North American viewers only.
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After the screening, stay connected to discuss the film with:
Discussion Facilitator: Vince Gomez, Horticultural Therapy Services Manager, Chicago Botanic Garden
Film Subject:
Dolores Huerta (film subject, "Dolores"), American Labor Leader and Civil Rights Activist; Co-Founder, United Farm Workers
Additional Panelists:
Kim Wasserman, Executive Director, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization
Cheryl Johnson, Executive Director, People for Community Recovery