By Monica Carrillo
OUR VOICE COUNTS
Filmmaker Eduardo Chavez has returned to empower the young minds of the Wood River Valley with his groundbreaking film, “Hailing Cesar,” tackling the crucial themes of identity and activism, and inspiring a new generation of changemakers.
Chavez, filmmaker and grandson of Cesar Chavez, has returned to the valley through a film speaking tour, to share his film, his story and the connection he has with farmworking — some of which was advocated by his grandfather, Cesar Chavez. He spoke at various high schools and elementary schools, including Wood River High School and Alturas Elementary.
“It’s really about a young person who grew up very differently than their grandparents,” said Eduardo, speaking about the process of making his film. “I think in order for us, as Latinos, to understand who we are, we have to look at our history — my grandfather’s movement was just one part of our history.”
Although Chavez didn’t know his grandfather very well, hearing about his story and the work he did for farmworkers allowed him to learn significant lessons through his grandfather’s work.
“If you look at the trajectory of his life, he had no reason to be so open-minded, but he was such a curious person,” Chavez said. “He was far ahead of his time.”
These events were powered by the following: Hispanic Latin America Consortium, Herbert Romero founder & event director; and The Crisis Hotline, Tammy Davis, executive director.
Special thanks to our sponsors/compadres, comadres & amigos: Hispanic Latin America Consortium, Laura Rose-Lewis, Marcia & Dun Liebich, Michel Sewell, Floyd Padilla, Calysta Phillips, The Crisis Hotline, H Property Service, W.R.M.S, W.R.H.S, Silver Creek H.S., B.C.S.D., S.V.C.S., The Community Table, Nosotros United, S.V.F.F., Mr. Dee’s restaurant, COX, La Perrona, W.R.W. & Eye on Sun Valley. Si se puede!
NUESTRA VOZ CUENTA
Eduardo Chávez ha regresado para empoderar a las mentes jóvenes del Wood River Valley con su película “Hailing Cesar,” abordando los temas cruciales de la identidad y el activismo, e inspirando a una nueva generación de agentes de cambio.
Chávez, cineasta y nieto de César Chávez, ha regresado al valle para compartir su película, su historia y la conexión que tiene con el trabajo agrícola, algunos de los cuales fueron defendidos por su abuelo, César Chávez. Habló en varias escuelas secundarias y escuelas primarias, incluyendo Wood River High School y Alturas Elementary.
Se trata realmente de una persona joven que creció de manera muy diferente a sus abuelos,” dijo Chavez, hablando sobre su película. “Como latinos, tenemos que mirar nuestra historia — el movimiento de mi abuelo fue solo una parte de nuestra historia.”
Aunque Chávez no conocía muy bien a su abuelo, escuchando su historia y el trabajo que hizo para los trabajadores agrícolas, le permitió aprender lecciones significativas a través del trabajo de su abuelo.
“Si miras la trayectoria de su vida, no tenía ninguna razón para ser tan abierto de mente,” dijo Chávez. “Estaba muy adelantado de su tiempo.”