Oct. 8, 2019

Contact Michelle Pinzl at 608-796-3492 or mmpinzl@viterbo.edu

GRANDSON OF FAMOUS LABOR LEADER CESAR CHAVEZ TO PRESENT HIS DOCUMENTARY HAILING CESAR AT VITERBO UNIVERSITY OCT. 16

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Eduardo Chavez, grandson of the famous labor leader and founder of the United Farm Workers Cesar Chavez, will lead a screening of his documentary Hailing Cesar at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

“Hailing Cesar is a film about my journey to understand the legacy and struggle of my grandfather,” Eduardo Chavez said. “My goal is to share his message with a new generation. This film is my first step in honoring his legacy.”

The screening of the film will be followed by a question and answer session with the filmmaker.

The event is free and open to the public. It is one of several being held in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. For more information about the film and filmmaker, and to view the trailer, visit https://www.hailingcesar.com/.

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