By Monica Carrillo
Presented by Hispanic Latin America Consortium and The Crisis Hotline
OUR VOICE COUNTS
“As the grandson of both the legendary civil rights activist, César Chávez, and the Cuban revolutionary, Max Lesnik, Eduardo Chávez is the scion of two revolutionary families. Eduardo’s political and activist background influenced his feature documentary, “Hailing César,” released April 2018. Since its debut, Eduardo has screened “Hailing César” and spoken at 50-plus universities in three different countries.
In addition to being a director, speaker and activist, Eduardo is the co-founder of Latindia Studios and a member of the Speakers’ Board for the Chávez Institute for Law and Social Justice. Eduardo is also the host of the podcast We Are Latinx. Launched this year, he interviews Latinx individuals about their work and how their culture shapes it. It is now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.”
On March 30 and 31, Eduardo Chávez will be showcasing his film to different schools in honor of César Chávez Day.
Eduardo Chávez, grandson of César Chávez, will be showing his powerful film, “Hailing César,” to Wood River students throughout Blaine County.
Chávez came to the Wood River Valley in March 2021 in person, and virtually, although it was a limited experience due to COVID.
“We are excited that he is coming back in person with a greater audience to share how he is continuing Chávez’s legacy,” said Herbert Romero, community organizer in the Wood River Valley. “Please join us at The Community Library in Ketchum for a lecture and at the Community Campus in Hailey to see the film.”
Chávez will be at the following schools: Sun Valley Community School from 10:30–11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 30; Wood River Middle School from 8:30–10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 31; Wood River High School at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 31; and Silver Creek High School at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 31.
His film will be showcased at The Community Library on Thursday at 6 p.m. and at the Community Campus on Friday at 6 p.m.
NUESTRA VOZ CUENTA
“Como nieto del legendario activista por los derechos civiles César Chávez y del revolucionario cubano Max Lesnik, Eduardo Chávez es el vástago de dos familias revolucionarias. Los antecedentes políticos y activistas de Eduardo influyeron en su largometraje documental, “Hailing César,” publicado el 2018 de abril. Desde su debut, Eduardo ha proyectado aclamando a César y ha hablado en 50 universidades en tres países diferentes. Además de ser director, orador y activista, Eduardo es cofundador de Latindia Studios y miembro de la Junta de Oradores del Instituto Chávez de Derecho y Justicia Social. Eduardo es también el anfitrión del podcast We Are Latinx. Lanzado este año, entrevista a individuos latinos sobre su trabajo y cómo su cultura lo moldea. Ahora está transmitiendo en Spotify y Apple Podcasts.”
El 30 y 31 de marzo, Eduardo Chávez exhibirá su película en diferentes escuelas en honor al día de César Chávez.
Eduardo Chávez, nieto de César Chávez, mostrará su poderosa película “Hailing Cesar” a estudiantes de Wood River en todo el condado de Blaine.
Chávez llegó al Wood River Valley en marzo de 2021 en persona y virtualmente, aunque fue una experiencia limitada debido al COVID.
“Estamos entusiasmados de que regrese en persona con una mayor audiencia para compartir cómo continúa el legado de Chávez,” dijo Herbert Romero, organizador comunitario del valle. “Por favor, únase a nosotros en la Biblioteca Comunitaria para una conferencia y en el Campus Comunitario para ver la película.”
Chávez asistirá a las siguientes escuelas: Sun Valley Community School a las 10:30–11:30 a.m. el jueves 30 de marzo; Wood River Middle School a las 8:30–10:30 a.m. el viernes 31 de marzo; Wood River High School a la 1 p.m. Viernes, 31 de marzo; Silver Creek High School a las 2:30 p.m. Viernes, 31 de marzo.
Su película será exhibida en la Community Library el jueves a las 6 p.m. y el Community Campus a las 6 p.m. el viernes.
