Cesar Chavez(1927-1993)

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Cesar Chavez

Cesar's Last FastIn 1988, Cesar Chavez embarked on what would be his last act of protest in his remarkable life. Driven in part to pay penance for feeling he had not done enough, Chavez began his "Fast for Life," a 36-day water-only hunger strike, to draw attention to the horrific effects of unfettered pesticide use on farm workers, their families, and their communities. Using never-before-seen footage of Chavez during his fast and testimony from those closest to him, directors Richard Ray Perez and Lorena Parlee weave together the larger story of Chavez's life, vision, and legacy. A deeply religious man, Chavez's moral clarity in organizing and standing with farmworkers at risk of his own life humbled his family, friends, and the world.

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Cesar's Last Fast (2014)

Cesar Chavez was born on 31 March 1927 in Yuma, Arizona, USA. He was married to Helen Chavez. He died on 23 April 1993 in San Luis, Arizona, USA.

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Awards
- 1 win total

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Known for

The Fight in the Fields (1997)

The Fight in the Fields

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1997

Video Portraits: Civil Rights Pioneers

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Mike Douglas in The Mike Douglas Show (1961)

The Mike Douglas Show

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TV Series

Self - Civil Rights Activist

David Frost in The David Frost Show (1969)

The David Frost Show

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Personal details

Official sites
- Encyclopedia
- France's national library catalogue
Born
- March 31, 1927
- Yuma, Arizona, USA
Died
- April 23, 1993
- San Luis, Arizona, USA(natural causes)
Spouse
- Helen ChavezOctober 22, 1948 - April 23, 1993 (his death, 8 children)
Relatives
- Michaela Domier(Cousin)
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Trivia
Posthumously awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom on August 8, 1994 by President Bill Clinton. Only second Mexican American in history to be awarded this honor.

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When did Cesar Chavez die?
April 23, 1993
How did Cesar Chavez die?
Natural causes
How old was Cesar Chavez when he died?
66 years old
Where did Cesar Chavez die?
San Luis, Arizona, USA
When was Cesar Chavez born?
March 31, 1927

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