“A Song for Cesar” Tribute to Cesar Chavez (Los Altos)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

A man, a song and a poet inspired the making of the documentary “A Song for Cesar,” a tribute to Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement he created. The film explores his life from early childhood to his final days, and highlights the musicians and artists—including Joan Baez, Maya Angelou and Carlos Santana—who dedicated their creativity and reputations to peacefully advance Chavez’s legacy. Bringing the film to the South Bay, Hidden Villa, Foothill College and Los Altos History Museum are sponsoring a free showing of “A Song for Cesar” at the Smithwick Theatre on Friday, April 29 at 6pm, followed by a half-hour panel discussion at 7:30pm.

Andres Alegria and Abel Sánchez, co-producers and directors of “A Song for Cesar,” will appear on the panel, along with Lynn Rivas, associate director at Hidden Villa, and a representative from the Cesar Chavez Foundation.

Cesar Chavez’s movement and his connection to Hidden Villa is among the stories featured in the Museum’s new Permanent Exhibition slated to open in early 2023.

Registration is required at hiddenvilla.org/songforcesar. Deadline to reserve a seat is April 27. Foothill College’s COVID-19 protocols will be in effect, and currently require that attendees remain masked throughout live and recorded performances.

For additional details visit losaltoshistory.org/songforcesar.

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