Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

AMDOCS

HAILING CÉSAR

United States
2018 — 65' / Color

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Synopsis

Eduardo Chavez goes on a journey to understand the legacy of his grandfather, the civil rights leader César Chavez. In the process, he builds a new bond with his father and finds his own path to honoring César’s life and message.

Director Biography

Eduardo Chavez. Born in 1991, Eduardo is the scion of two revolutionary families. He is the grandson of both the legendary civil rights activist Cesar Chavez (on his father’s side) and the Cuban revolutionary Max Lesnik (on his mother’s side). Eduardo attended Loyola Marymount University on a golf scholarship and played professional golf following college. He is currently a working actor in Los Angeles. His goal is to bring depth to the portrayal of Latino characters in film, television and other media. He is the co-founder of Latindia Studios.

Director

Eduardo Chavez

Producer

Sirous Thampi

Cinematographer

Daniel Castillo

Editor

Corinne Marquardt

Music

Peter Diaz

Official Film Website

https://www.hailingcesar.com/