Film Screening, Roundtable set for Cesar Chavez Holiday Event

March 24 , 2008 by Editor

TEMPE, Ariz. – An exhibition tour, film screening and roundtable discussion celebrating the legacy of Cesar Chavez is scheduled 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Tempe City Council Chambers and City Hall Gallery, 31 E. Fifth St.� Admission is free.

Guests will have access to a guided tour of "Art with a Cause," an exhibition featuring posters from the Royal Chicano Air Force that announced dances, strikes, boycotts and traditional ceremonies in support of Chavez and the United Farm Workers, the saga of Chavez in Arizona and samples from contemporary, local Hispanic printmakers.

Additionally, sponsors will show "Cesar E. Chavez: American Hero," a short, narrated film depicting some of the avenues where Chavez’ legacy continues.

The evening will end with "Cesar Chavez: Lasting Inspiration," a roundtable discussion moderated by Rory Gilbert. Among the panelists are:

Artists: Martin Moreno, Larry Yanez
Local Activists: Cecilia and Elias Esquer, Ed Delci
Academics: Christine Marin (ASU Archives and Special Collections),
Others: Jana Bommersbach, Daniel Ortega (Cesar E Chavez Foundation), Jose Cortez (Chicanos por la Causa)

Sponsors: Tempe Historical Museum, Xico, Inc., the Cesar E Chavez Foundation and the city of Tempe Diversity Office.

For information, call 480-350-5100.