1 00:00:36,590 --> 00:00:39,590 Visit www.Nexiabet.cc Trusted Secure Online Gambling Agent 2 00:00:39,590 --> 00:00:46,660 Submitted by: www.subtitlecinema.com 3 00:00:56,040 --> 00:01:03,110 ♪ ♪ 4 00:01:09,060 --> 00:01:15,300 ♪ ♪ 5 00:01:15,300 --> 00:01:17,130 - I will bring it here now. 6 00:01:17,130 --> 00:01:18,800 Dolores! 7 00:01:23,410 --> 00:01:26,410 8 00:01:26,410 --> 00:01:31,680 BBM: 2BF23F1C LINE: NEXIABET 9 00:01:31,680 --> 00:01:34,680 Wechat: NEXIABET Whatsapp: +66944385708 10 00:01:34,680 --> 00:01:39,150 Submitted by: www.subtitlecinema.com 11 00:01:39,150 --> 00:01:41,050 - While Pastor Martin Luther King Jr. 12 00:01:41,060 --> 00:01:43,430 leads the charge in the south, 13 00:01:43,430 --> 00:01:46,260 a California woman fights on the front line 14 00:01:46,260 --> 00:01:47,590 for workers' rights. 15 00:01:47,600 --> 00:01:50,270 16 00:01:50,270 --> 00:01:52,570 And while the name is rarely mentioned 17 00:01:52,570 --> 00:01:53,940 in history books, 18 00:01:53,940 --> 00:01:57,310 he might be the most vocal activist 19 00:01:57,310 --> 00:01:59,410 You have never heard of it. 20 00:01:59,410 --> 00:02:02,350 - Come on, brothers and sisters! We are waiting for you! 21 00:02:02,340 --> 00:02:06,240 - Dolores Huerta helps lead a worldwide boycott of wine which forces farmers to agree 22 00:02:06,250 --> 00:02:07,620 to several countries first farm labor contract. 23 00:02:07,620 --> 00:02:10,350 ♪ ♪ 24 00:02:10,350 --> 00:02:12,850 - Viva la Causa! all: Viva! 25 00:02:12,850 --> 00:02:14,620 Viva la Huelga! all: Viva! 26 00:02:14,620 --> 00:02:16,050 - He was the first general I followed in the war. 27 00:02:16,060 --> 00:02:19,200 all: Huelga! Huelga! Huelga! 28 00:02:19,190 --> 00:02:22,790 - Workers are increasing. 29 00:02:22,800 --> 00:02:25,300 - Dolores Huerta, who's my old friend... 30 00:02:25,300 --> 00:02:28,300 ♪ ♪ 31 00:02:28,300 --> 00:02:30,800 32 00:02:30,810 --> 00:02:33,580 - What is he, he is insulting to farm laborers. 33 00:02:33,580 --> 00:02:36,280 - Why do farmers and Teamsters oppose it? 34 00:02:36,280 --> 00:02:37,450 - Because they are threatened. 35 00:02:37,450 --> 00:02:39,950 ♪ ♪ 36 00:02:39,950 --> 00:02:41,350 - We never give up. 37 00:02:41,350 --> 00:02:43,920 - Dolores is an icon. 38 00:02:43,920 --> 00:02:47,820 - Dolores Huerta said Republicans hate Latinos. 39 00:02:47,820 --> 00:02:50,820 ♪ ♪ 40 00:02:50,830 --> 00:02:53,870 - He also wrote alternative for capitalism 41 00:02:53,860 --> 00:02:55,130 is democratic socialism. 42 00:02:55,130 --> 00:02:57,230 - He is not afraid 43 00:02:57,230 --> 00:02:58,700 to speak the truth in power. 44 00:02:58,700 --> 00:03:02,300 ♪ ♪ 45 00:03:02,300 --> 00:03:03,670 - He's a clown. 46 00:03:03,670 --> 00:03:05,570 - We thank for everything you have done 47 00:03:05,570 --> 00:03:06,940 and everything you still do 48 00:03:06,940 --> 00:03:09,210 to promote dignity and human rights 49 00:03:09,210 --> 00:03:10,910 American family. 50 00:03:10,910 --> 00:03:13,410 ♪ ♪ 51 00:03:13,420 --> 00:03:15,520 - He is a hero of civil rights. 52 00:03:15,520 --> 00:03:17,290 - He was beaten, and he was imprisoned. 53 00:03:17,290 --> 00:03:18,860 - He is very easy to change individuals. 54 00:03:18,850 --> 00:03:21,120 - We always want to say that we don't cross the border; 55 00:03:21,120 --> 00:03:22,520 the border crosses us. 56 00:03:22,520 --> 00:03:25,790 - FBI knows how dangerous Dolores is. 57 00:03:25,790 --> 00:03:29,290 58 00:03:29,300 --> 00:03:31,700 - Conservative at Texas Education Council 59 00:03:31,700 --> 00:03:34,170 removed the legendary farm worker organizers, 60 00:03:34,170 --> 00:03:37,540 Dolores Huerta, from the state social science curriculum. 61 00:03:37,540 --> 00:03:39,510 - I have to tell you, I have never heard of this woman. 62 00:03:39,510 --> 00:03:41,210 - We really have to set the record straight. 63 00:03:41,210 --> 00:03:43,440 I mean, women can't be written from history. 64 00:03:43,450 --> 00:03:47,420 ♪ ♪ 65 00:03:54,020 --> 00:03:55,490 - You are a young girl, 66 00:03:55,490 --> 00:03:58,090 grew up in America in the 40s. 67 00:03:58,090 --> 00:04:00,190 You must be dreaming. 68 00:04:00,200 --> 00:04:02,870 69 00:04:02,860 --> 00:04:05,090 - I think only my dream has just been accepted. 70 00:04:05,100 --> 00:04:08,570 I think that's what many feelings of small children, 71 00:04:08,570 --> 00:04:10,300 just to be accepted for what you are, 72 00:04:10,310 --> 00:04:12,810 and you know, it's impossible. 73 00:04:12,810 --> 00:04:14,640 - Tell me, when you first realized 74 00:04:14,640 --> 00:04:16,740 have a social conscience. 75 00:04:16,750 --> 00:04:20,150 - I think I feel it very deeply as a teenager, 76 00:04:20,150 --> 00:04:23,150 and that's mostly due to police brutality 77 00:04:23,150 --> 00:04:25,780 against Mexicans and blacks, 78 00:04:25,790 --> 00:04:28,520 children who grow up with me. 79 00:04:28,520 --> 00:04:31,290 And you find it justice, not there. 80 00:04:31,290 --> 00:04:34,420 Equality is not there. 81 00:04:34,430 --> 00:04:37,770 - If you come of age in the 1950s 82 00:04:37,770 --> 00:04:40,770 in California in San Joaquin Valley, 83 00:04:40,770 --> 00:04:44,040 you are an adult in the appropriate time. 84 00:04:44,040 --> 00:04:47,540 Everyone is there goes into print, 85 00:04:47,540 --> 00:04:49,710 and if so Dolores Huerta, 86 00:04:49,710 --> 00:04:52,210 no mushrooms. 87 00:04:52,210 --> 00:04:54,080 - My mother, she grew up in her 40s, 88 00:04:54,080 --> 00:04:56,010 You know, at dance parties, bebop, 89 00:04:56,020 --> 00:04:57,790 big band, swing, you know. 90 00:04:57,790 --> 00:05:00,520 She's an American girl, you know. 91 00:05:00,520 --> 00:05:02,920 - Back at that time, all Latin women 92 00:05:02,920 --> 00:05:05,990 married very young-- 15, 16, 17 years. 93 00:05:05,990 --> 00:05:08,660 My first husband, we have a lot in common. 94 00:05:08,660 --> 00:05:10,530 We both become jazz. 95 00:05:10,530 --> 00:05:13,600 But I don't think that we are ready to get married. 96 00:05:13,600 --> 00:05:15,330 Then, my second husband, 97 00:05:15,340 --> 00:05:16,840 we have that kind clash of cultures 98 00:05:16,840 --> 00:05:18,340 because of the way that I grew up 99 00:05:18,340 --> 00:05:20,210 and the way he grew up. 100 00:05:20,210 --> 00:05:23,280 le parent; he is a businessman. 101 00:05:23,280 --> 00:05:26,210 And like it, I work all the time. 102 00:05:26,210 --> 00:05:28,010 You know, my mother-in-law can never understand 103 00:05:28,020 --> 00:05:30,520 why don't I stay at home with children. 104 00:05:30,520 --> 00:05:33,420 - And that's how Dolores talked about his life as a young mother 105 00:05:33,420 --> 00:05:34,990 and as married women, 106 00:05:34,990 --> 00:05:37,290 and don't feel that's enough, 107 00:05:37,290 --> 00:05:39,890 he needs to do more than that. 108 00:05:39,890 --> 00:05:41,660 109 00:05:41,660 --> 00:05:43,390 That's when he met Fred Ross. 110 00:05:43,400 --> 00:05:44,970 ♪ ♪ 111 00:05:44,970 --> 00:05:46,570 - When I met Fred Ross, 112 00:05:46,570 --> 00:05:48,670 and he talked to me about how people can be together 113 00:05:48,670 --> 00:05:51,040 in an organization and really start changing things, 114 00:05:51,040 --> 00:05:53,210 for me, is just a revelation. 115 00:05:53,210 --> 00:05:55,980 - Fred Ross is a community organizer 116 00:05:55,980 --> 00:05:58,350 with Community Services Organizations 117 00:05:58,350 --> 00:06:00,580 who develop home meetings. 118 00:06:00,580 --> 00:06:02,050 You are on the ground, 119 00:06:02,050 --> 00:06:04,280 identify individuals who are willing, you know, 120 00:06:04,290 --> 00:06:07,830 to do work that must be done their community is better. 121 00:06:07,820 --> 00:06:10,390 - I still remember my first home meeting. 122 00:06:10,390 --> 00:06:12,660 Fred shows us a photo repair 123 00:06:12,660 --> 00:06:14,330 they have done in East Los Angeles, 124 00:06:14,330 --> 00:06:17,030 like to bring in street lights and sidewalks, 125 00:06:17,030 --> 00:06:18,930 bring in a health clinic. 126 00:06:18,930 --> 00:06:20,730 But that that really links me 127 00:06:20,740 --> 00:06:23,070 is when he shows us clipping press 128 00:06:23,070 --> 00:06:25,270 from the police they have been sent to prison 129 00:06:25,270 --> 00:06:27,440 to be beaten Mexican-American children. 130 00:06:27,440 --> 00:06:28,440 And I think, 131 00:06:28,440 --> 00:06:30,210 "Any organization that can do that, 132 00:06:30,210 --> 00:06:32,640 I want to be the property of to that organization." 133 00:06:33,620 --> 00:06:35,550 - I think that my mother is experienced 134 00:06:35,550 --> 00:06:38,550 enough of that injustice or discrimination 135 00:06:38,550 --> 00:06:41,680 to where he is just can't hold it. 136 00:06:41,690 --> 00:06:43,360 He can't keep quiet. 137 00:06:43,360 --> 00:06:45,090 138 00:06:45,090 --> 00:06:47,920 - In 1959, I became political director 139 00:06:47,930 --> 00:06:50,060 for Community Services Organizations 140 00:06:50,060 --> 00:06:52,130 and help the concept of many laws 141 00:06:52,130 --> 00:06:55,300 that we are finally approved in Sacramento. 142 00:06:55,300 --> 00:06:56,970 I am only 25 now. 143 00:06:56,970 --> 00:06:57,970 Or 26 years. 144 00:06:57,970 --> 00:06:59,570 I am very young. 145 00:06:59,570 --> 00:07:01,640 - There are very, very _ Latin, 146 00:07:01,640 --> 00:07:03,840 and I talk about men, in the legislature 147 00:07:03,850 --> 00:07:05,720 in California in the 50s and 60s. 148 00:07:05,710 --> 00:07:08,140 That's all white men, 149 00:07:08,150 --> 00:07:10,550 and here you have someone like Dolores Huerta. 150 00:07:10,550 --> 00:07:11,750 You know, that's just-- 151 00:07:11,750 --> 00:07:13,820 people don't do that in those days. 152 00:07:13,820 --> 00:07:15,620 - We have one piece law 153 00:07:15,620 --> 00:07:18,050 to take the terms 154 00:07:18,060 --> 00:07:19,590 that you must be US citizen 155 00:07:19,590 --> 00:07:21,420 to get public assistance. 156 00:07:21,430 --> 00:07:24,630 I take parents whose children have been served in World War II 157 00:07:24,630 --> 00:07:26,300 for this senator 158 00:07:26,300 --> 00:07:28,230 which is the key for us to get the law, 159 00:07:28,240 --> 00:07:30,170 sit them in his office 160 00:07:30,170 --> 00:07:33,540 with the photos their children in uniform. 161 00:07:33,540 --> 00:07:35,110 They can't speak English, 162 00:07:35,110 --> 00:07:36,780 Senator Kolbe can't speak Spanish, 163 00:07:36,780 --> 00:07:38,180 but I tell them, "Stay here 164 00:07:38,180 --> 00:07:41,280 until he says yes that he will vote on the bill." 165 00:07:41,280 --> 00:07:42,880 - What type what lobbyist is he? 166 00:07:42,880 --> 00:07:44,510 - Oh, he's a great lobbyist. 167 00:07:44,520 --> 00:07:47,320 Um, he is tireless. 168 00:07:47,320 --> 00:07:48,850 He is unorthodox. 169 00:07:48,860 --> 00:07:50,760 You know, Dolores will bring hundreds of people, 170 00:07:50,760 --> 00:07:52,860 and they will camp outside your office. 171 00:07:52,860 --> 00:07:55,390 So when Dolores is in Sacramento, 172 00:07:55,400 --> 00:07:58,640 everyone knows he is in Sacramento. 173 00:07:59,730 --> 00:08:01,400 - Fred Ross is always talking about 174 00:08:01,400 --> 00:08:03,230 this great organizer, Cesar Chavez, 175 00:08:03,240 --> 00:08:06,270 So Fred introduced us. 176 00:08:06,270 --> 00:08:08,870 Cesar is very shy. 177 00:08:08,880 --> 00:08:10,250 I remember one time, 178 00:08:10,250 --> 00:08:12,650 he is sitting alone at the table, 179 00:08:12,650 --> 00:08:14,620 and I rushed over to and sat down 180 00:08:14,620 --> 00:08:16,350 and start trying to talk to him, 181 00:08:16,350 --> 00:08:19,720 and he immediately get up and walk away. 182 00:08:19,720 --> 00:08:21,250 - Fred will always tell Cesar 183 00:08:21,260 --> 00:08:23,790 how he met this woman, he was dynamite, 184 00:08:23,790 --> 00:08:25,390 great organizer. 185 00:08:25,390 --> 00:08:26,960 He is a little jealous 186 00:08:26,960 --> 00:08:28,790 when Fred wants talk to him about him. 187 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:31,430 You know, he is a little jealous about that. 188 00:08:31,430 --> 00:08:33,500 - I give my report to legislative work 189 00:08:33,500 --> 00:08:35,530 we do in Sacramento. 190 00:08:35,540 --> 00:08:37,340 He and Fred Ross come 191 00:08:37,340 --> 00:08:39,240 and invite me to have lunch with them. 192 00:08:39,240 --> 00:08:41,010 So I'm very happy, because I think, 193 00:08:41,010 --> 00:08:42,480 "Oh, my goodness, they... 194 00:08:42,480 --> 00:08:45,350 Cesar finally paid to pay attention to what I did." 195 00:08:45,350 --> 00:08:46,820 - They have a meeting, 196 00:08:46,810 --> 00:08:49,610 and they need a Chicano legislator 197 00:08:49,620 --> 00:08:50,920 to do some things, 198 00:08:50,920 --> 00:08:52,850 and he is arguing why it can't be done. 199 00:08:52,850 --> 00:08:55,320 And that's when my mother started telling her 200 00:08:55,320 --> 00:08:58,150 all the reasons why he must finish, 201 00:08:58,160 --> 00:08:59,990 Cesar steps back and he leaves, 202 00:08:59,990 --> 00:09:03,360 "Now I see what Fred is talking about." 203 00:09:03,360 --> 00:09:05,490 204 00:09:05,500 --> 00:09:07,000 - All this works we do, 205 00:09:07,000 --> 00:09:09,330 Organizing Cesar farm workers at Oxnard, 206 00:09:09,340 --> 00:09:11,540 My organization Farmer in Stockton, 207 00:09:11,540 --> 00:09:13,010 is under the shade of 208 00:09:13,010 --> 00:09:15,380 Community Services Organizations. 209 00:09:15,380 --> 00:09:17,980 But when the time comes to make it a union, 210 00:09:17,980 --> 00:09:20,950 CSOs decide not support us. 211 00:09:20,950 --> 00:09:24,720 That's when Cesar called me to come to his house, 212 00:09:24,720 --> 00:09:28,360 and he said, "We have to arrange a union." 213 00:09:28,360 --> 00:09:30,360 He is like this, he said, "Unless you and I do it, 214 00:09:30,360 --> 00:09:32,890 it will never happen." 215 00:09:32,890 --> 00:09:34,620 And then he said on the next breath, 216 00:09:34,630 --> 00:09:36,800 "But we won't see a national union 217 00:09:36,800 --> 00:09:38,470 " in our lifetime, 218 00:09:38,470 --> 00:09:40,370 "Because farmers are too rich, 219 00:09:40,370 --> 00:09:43,940 they are too strong, and they are too racist." 220 00:09:43,940 --> 00:09:46,940 221 00:09:46,940 --> 00:09:49,270 ♪ ♪ 222 00:09:53,980 --> 00:09:59,550 ♪ ♪ 223 00:10:01,160 --> 00:10:02,990 - One that is truly tragic contradiction 224 00:10:02,990 --> 00:10:04,990 about the United States America 225 00:10:04,990 --> 00:10:08,160 is that it has appeared itself before the world 226 00:10:08,160 --> 00:10:12,760 as a flare of independence and freedom and human rights. 227 00:10:12,770 --> 00:10:17,270 Of course, the original stain in this mythology is slavery... 228 00:10:17,270 --> 00:10:18,970 229 00:10:18,970 --> 00:10:23,210 And with that, the potential is for slavery of others. 230 00:10:23,210 --> 00:10:25,040 This is a very real threat 231 00:10:25,050 --> 00:10:29,250 for all Mexicans living in California after 1848. 232 00:10:29,250 --> 00:10:31,780 That is a continuing threat for all immigrants 233 00:10:31,790 --> 00:10:36,130 coming from China, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam. 234 00:10:36,120 --> 00:10:39,490 Racism has been epidemic for American history. 235 00:10:39,490 --> 00:10:43,290 Feudal wage slavery agribusiness 236 00:10:43,300 --> 00:10:45,730 is actually just an extension of from the attitude 237 00:10:45,730 --> 00:10:47,900 that has survived in the country. 238 00:10:47,900 --> 00:10:50,830 And the irony is nothing we can live without food. 239 00:10:50,840 --> 00:10:54,510 None of us can live without it what is produced in our fields. 240 00:10:54,510 --> 00:10:56,280 This is life, 241 00:10:56,280 --> 00:11:01,320 however, this is the worst paid worker on the planet. 242 00:11:02,620 --> 00:11:04,190 - When we come here 243 00:11:04,190 --> 00:11:07,990 to this small little town in California called Delano, 244 00:11:07,990 --> 00:11:09,990 I started working in the field 245 00:11:09,990 --> 00:11:11,660 when I was 15 years old, 246 00:11:11,660 --> 00:11:14,390 when they pay 90 cents per hour. 247 00:11:14,400 --> 00:11:16,300 No cold drinking water, 248 00:11:16,300 --> 00:11:19,700 and the weather will be around 115 degrees. 249 00:11:19,700 --> 00:11:21,700 If you complain one of these conditions, 250 00:11:21,700 --> 00:11:24,900 You are told to exit. 251 00:11:24,910 --> 00:11:26,140 There are lots of from other people 252 00:11:26,140 --> 00:11:28,070 it can come and take your place. 253 00:11:28,080 --> 00:11:30,980 - And women are treated worse than men. 254 00:11:30,980 --> 00:11:32,180 You have no protection. 255 00:11:32,180 --> 00:11:33,210 There are so many persecutions 256 00:11:33,210 --> 00:11:34,840 and lots of rape 257 00:11:34,850 --> 00:11:36,020 and lots - you know-- 258 00:11:36,020 --> 00:11:38,050 I mean, there are many that happens. 259 00:11:38,050 --> 00:11:41,190 - My grandfather lives in the vineyard 260 00:11:41,190 --> 00:11:43,790 in a house owned by 261 00:11:43,790 --> 00:11:46,520 the people who hired him. 262 00:11:46,530 --> 00:11:49,160 That kind of feeling bondage, right? 263 00:11:49,160 --> 00:11:51,460 You can't err on your employer, 264 00:11:51,470 --> 00:11:52,670 Because if you do it, 265 00:11:52,670 --> 00:11:54,870 Will they expel your family? 266 00:11:54,870 --> 00:11:57,570 Where will you go? You don't speak language. 267 00:11:57,570 --> 00:11:59,900 You are not even an citizen from the country yet. 268 00:11:59,910 --> 00:12:02,510 - They used to say that they want to hire Mexicans, 269 00:12:02,510 --> 00:12:04,280 because we... 270 00:12:04,280 --> 00:12:06,080 built closer to the ground. 271 00:12:06,080 --> 00:12:07,710 And that... 272 00:12:07,720 --> 00:12:09,490 in my opinion, is the worst part, 273 00:12:09,480 --> 00:12:11,950 humiliation knowing 274 00:12:11,950 --> 00:12:14,680 that people hold you back in contempt. 275 00:12:14,690 --> 00:12:17,690 276 00:12:17,690 --> 00:12:21,960 ♪ ♪ 277 00:12:21,960 --> 00:12:23,730 - After I see 278 00:12:23,730 --> 00:12:25,960 sad conditions agricultural workers, 279 00:12:25,970 --> 00:12:29,070 and know how to manage people, 280 00:12:29,070 --> 00:12:31,600 has been achieved this extraordinary success 281 00:12:31,610 --> 00:12:32,940 about the law, 282 00:12:32,940 --> 00:12:35,910 I just feel that that's what I need to do. 283 00:12:35,910 --> 00:12:37,140 That is just a call like that. 284 00:12:37,150 --> 00:12:38,950 I feel it so strong, 285 00:12:38,950 --> 00:12:42,550 that apart from that all that is negative, 286 00:12:42,550 --> 00:12:44,420 or you might think, "Well, you can't do that. 287 00:12:44,420 --> 00:12:45,820 " You have seven children. 288 00:12:45,820 --> 00:12:47,720 You know, you will pass it amid divorce. " 289 00:12:47,720 --> 00:12:48,890 Many people think I'm making 290 00:12:48,890 --> 00:12:50,760 a very stupid decision. 291 00:12:53,590 --> 00:12:55,390 to work with farmer who doesn't have anything. 292 00:12:55,400 --> 00:12:57,600 - I really pray if I do the wrong thing, 293 00:12:57,600 --> 00:12:59,930 I want a sign that I do the wrong thing. 294 00:12:59,930 --> 00:13:02,160 Make this very big, big decision 295 00:13:02,170 --> 00:13:05,240 296 00:13:05,240 --> 00:13:07,970 297 00:13:07,980 --> 00:13:11,320 298 00:13:11,310 --> 00:13:13,740 299 00:13:13,750 --> 00:13:17,120 to leave my house in Stockton, to come to Delano, 300 00:13:17,120 --> 00:13:20,790 do not know where my next meal will come from. 301 00:13:20,790 --> 00:13:22,190 I am worried about that 302 00:13:22,190 --> 00:13:24,190 how my children can take steps, 303 00:13:24,190 --> 00:13:25,790 because they go all their friends behind, 304 00:13:25,790 --> 00:13:28,560 and we have very comfortable home. 305 00:13:28,560 --> 00:13:32,560 I leave some of my younger children behind. 306 00:13:32,570 --> 00:13:35,570 I know what I'm doing something I want to do. 307 00:13:35,570 --> 00:13:37,340 They have no choice. 308 00:13:38,270 --> 00:13:40,200 309 00:13:40,210 --> 00:13:42,710 The last thing I did before I went to Delano, 310 00:13:42,710 --> 00:13:45,340 I go to Monterey Jazz Festival. 311 00:13:45,350 --> 00:13:47,320 I always like jazz, 312 00:13:47,320 --> 00:13:50,290 and that is a big one the sacrifice I made 313 00:13:50,280 --> 00:13:52,880 when I go to Delano, because after that, 314 00:13:52,890 --> 00:13:55,820 I have not heard any music for years. 315 00:13:55,820 --> 00:13:58,820 316 00:13:58,830 --> 00:14:05,440 ♪ ♪ 317 00:14:05,430 --> 00:14:06,930 - That's very, very sad. 318 00:14:06,930 --> 00:14:10,500 Going from the house where we are surrounded by family 319 00:14:10,500 --> 00:14:12,030 to Delano. 320 00:14:12,040 --> 00:14:14,210 First and foremost because... 321 00:14:14,210 --> 00:14:16,480 we did not have our mother at that time. 322 00:14:16,480 --> 00:14:18,180 He goes and runs. 323 00:14:18,180 --> 00:14:20,380 - We immediately realize that, um, 324 00:14:20,380 --> 00:14:22,350 my mother really not ours. 325 00:14:22,350 --> 00:14:25,650 - ♪ De colores ♪ 326 00:14:25,650 --> 00:14:28,020 ♪ De colores as consistent ♪ 327 00:14:28,020 --> 00:14:31,560 ♪ Los campos en la primavera ♪ 328 00:14:31,560 --> 00:14:34,230 329 00:14:34,230 --> 00:14:36,030 - Reason for union existence 330 00:14:36,030 --> 00:14:37,730 is trying to get power for the helpless. 331 00:14:37,730 --> 00:14:39,460 Agricultural workers have no power whatsoever 332 00:14:39,470 --> 00:14:42,140 to solve their own problems economic and social issues. 333 00:14:42,140 --> 00:14:43,640 You know, they are faced by 334 00:14:43,640 --> 00:14:45,610 not only economic discrimination and social, 335 00:14:45,610 --> 00:14:47,280 but also racial discrimination. 336 00:14:47,280 --> 00:14:48,980 This is true Mexican farm workers, 337 00:14:48,980 --> 00:14:52,120 that is black agricultural workers, Arabs, 338 00:14:52,110 --> 00:14:54,040 and sometimes, even poor people white farm workers. 339 00:14:54,050 --> 00:14:56,720 - Cesar, what makes you choose Dolores, a woman, 340 00:14:56,720 --> 00:14:59,250 to help you form United Agricultural Workers? 341 00:14:59,250 --> 00:15:01,320 - We have worked before together, 342 00:15:01,320 --> 00:15:06,360 and he believes, as I do, this work can be done, 343 00:15:06,360 --> 00:15:07,590 the worker can be arranged. 344 00:15:07,600 --> 00:15:10,300 He has faith and encouragement 345 00:15:10,300 --> 00:15:12,400 and enthusiasm, 346 00:15:12,400 --> 00:15:14,030 so that's some reason. 347 00:15:14,040 --> 00:15:17,040 The, uh - skill, 348 00:15:17,040 --> 00:15:19,840 lots of knowledge and lots of, uh, 349 00:15:19,840 --> 00:15:21,940 willingness to sacrifice. 350 00:15:21,940 --> 00:15:24,970 351 00:15:24,980 --> 00:15:26,880 ♪ ♪ 352 00:15:26,880 --> 00:15:28,980 - We divide San Joaquin Valley. 353 00:15:28,980 --> 00:15:31,810 Cesar takes the southern half, I take the north, 354 00:15:31,820 --> 00:15:34,290 and we do house meetings in all different countries. 355 00:15:34,290 --> 00:15:35,960 So we have everything these committees 356 00:15:35,960 --> 00:15:37,460 which we organized. 357 00:15:37,460 --> 00:15:39,160 We have 1,000 members. 358 00:15:39,160 --> 00:15:40,390 We have many benefits. 359 00:15:40,390 --> 00:15:42,990 We have a life insurance plan. 360 00:15:43,000 --> 00:15:44,030 We have an office. 361 00:15:44,030 --> 00:15:45,260 We start a credit union, 362 00:15:45,270 --> 00:15:46,740 first farm worker Credit union 363 00:15:46,730 --> 00:15:48,430 in history United States, 364 00:15:48,440 --> 00:15:50,470 where people can get a loan. 365 00:15:50,470 --> 00:15:51,700 We have a cooperative shop. 366 00:15:51,710 --> 00:15:53,410 We do services, we do immigration work, 367 00:15:53,410 --> 00:15:55,440 we do their income tax. 368 00:15:55,440 --> 00:15:57,040 We have, like, a five-year plan 369 00:15:57,040 --> 00:16:00,640 to do a national strike in the Central Valley, 370 00:16:00,650 --> 00:16:02,120 because we want it all farmers 371 00:16:02,120 --> 00:16:04,590 to negotiate together. 372 00:16:04,590 --> 00:16:06,390 But what upsets the plan 373 00:16:06,390 --> 00:16:09,360 is when Filipino workers strike, 374 00:16:09,360 --> 00:16:10,960 because there are so many violence 375 00:16:10,960 --> 00:16:12,530 against Filipinos. 376 00:16:12,530 --> 00:16:14,960 They lock them in their bunkhouses in a forced labor camp. 377 00:16:14,960 --> 00:16:16,390 They turn off the lights, gas, and water. 378 00:16:16,400 --> 00:16:17,930 Some of them are beaten. 379 00:16:17,930 --> 00:16:19,930 380 00:16:19,930 --> 00:16:21,860 So, when these stories go back to us, 381 00:16:21,870 --> 00:16:24,100 good, we think, "We have no choice," 382 00:16:24,110 --> 00:16:26,180 so we combine strength in strikes 383 00:16:26,170 --> 00:16:28,340 support Filipino workers. 384 00:16:28,340 --> 00:16:29,970 385 00:16:29,980 --> 00:16:32,910 - ♪ This land is your land ♪ 386 00:16:32,910 --> 00:16:34,510 ♪ This land is my land ♪ 387 00:16:34,520 --> 00:16:38,490 - We want you to know that our struggle is not with you! 388 00:16:38,490 --> 00:16:40,660 - ♪ From California ♪ 389 00:16:42,290 --> 00:16:45,890 ♪ Well to New York island ♪ 390 00:16:45,890 --> 00:16:47,790 ♪ ♪ 391 00:16:47,800 --> 00:16:50,700 ♪ From the redwood forest ♪ 392 00:16:50,700 --> 00:16:52,400 ♪ ♪ 393 00:16:52,400 --> 00:16:55,770 ♪ To the cliff river waters ♪ 394 00:16:55,770 --> 00:16:57,700 ♪ ♪ 395 00:16:57,710 --> 00:16:59,640 ♪ I told you ♪ 396 00:16:59,640 --> 00:17:01,940 ♪ This land ♪ 397 00:17:01,940 --> 00:17:04,810 ♪ made for you and me ♪ 398 00:17:04,810 --> 00:17:08,350 ♪ ♪ 399 00:17:08,350 --> 00:17:10,680 ♪ When I walk ♪ 400 00:17:10,680 --> 00:17:12,010 ♪ ♪ 401 00:17:12,020 --> 00:17:13,620 - That's an amazing thing 402 00:17:13,620 --> 00:17:15,950 for me, as young Chicano, 403 00:17:15,960 --> 00:17:18,490 suddenly come two people in the field 404 00:17:18,490 --> 00:17:20,960 which actually works on social problems 405 00:17:20,960 --> 00:17:22,890 which has been affected my whole life. 406 00:17:22,900 --> 00:17:24,530 I see them up close, 407 00:17:24,530 --> 00:17:27,830 and I have no problem believing that I have to follow them. 408 00:17:27,840 --> 00:17:29,340 I have to be a follower. 409 00:17:29,340 --> 00:17:31,910 all: ♪ Solidarity ♪ 410 00:17:31,910 --> 00:17:33,110 - Let's hear! 411 00:17:33,110 --> 00:17:35,040 all: ♪ Forever ♪ 412 00:17:35,040 --> 00:17:36,440 - I'm not an easy follower. 413 00:17:36,440 --> 00:17:38,010 I am quite independent. 414 00:17:38,010 --> 00:17:41,240 But here, suddenly, is Cesar, and this is Dolores, 415 00:17:41,250 --> 00:17:43,880 and I serve all my energy, 416 00:17:43,880 --> 00:17:45,550 all of my hours are awake 417 00:17:45,550 --> 00:17:47,920 to follow them to be the cause. 418 00:17:50,120 --> 00:17:51,820 - I also have that dream, 419 00:17:51,830 --> 00:17:54,600 I learned from Dolores Huerta, 420 00:17:54,600 --> 00:17:57,600 that farm workers can share 421 00:17:57,600 --> 00:18:00,030 in that wealth they help produce. 422 00:18:00,030 --> 00:18:03,330 He has a firm belief in what he does 423 00:18:03,340 --> 00:18:06,310 424 00:18:06,310 --> 00:18:08,780 that he infects you with that. 425 00:18:08,780 --> 00:18:10,950 Dolores Huerta. No aplauso! 426 00:18:19,620 --> 00:18:21,820 - Then I thought he looked deep into you, 427 00:18:21,820 --> 00:18:24,450 and he understands what you can, 428 00:18:24,460 --> 00:18:25,690 which you can actually do 429 00:18:25,690 --> 00:18:28,420 more than what you thought is possible. 430 00:18:28,430 --> 00:18:30,430 - When we started to organize farm laborers, 431 00:18:30,430 --> 00:18:32,400 people will say to us, "They are poor. 432 00:18:32,400 --> 00:18:35,240 " They don't speak English. They are not citizens. 433 00:18:35,240 --> 00:18:37,840 How would you possibly manage it? " 434 00:18:37,840 --> 00:18:42,010 And, of course, the answer is that we have to, 435 00:18:42,010 --> 00:18:44,410 " Strength is in your body. " 436 00:18:44,410 --> 00:18:46,410 Viva La Causa! all: Viva! 437 00:18:46,410 --> 00:18:48,080 Viva la Huelga! all: Viva! 438 00:18:50,420 --> 00:18:52,620 - One of these things is very helpful at first it was Dolores was out there 439 00:18:52,620 --> 00:18:55,450 makes it okay for women to be on the picket line, 440 00:18:55,460 --> 00:18:57,560 and that makes it okay for husbands 441 00:18:57,560 --> 00:19:00,060 to allow their wives to be on the picket line 442 00:19:00,060 --> 00:19:01,660 and their daughter 443 00:19:01,660 --> 00:19:02,860 and their mother And so on. 444 00:19:02,860 --> 00:19:04,590 We found that was a tremendous advantage 445 00:19:04,600 --> 00:19:07,270 to give the same woman participation in trade unions, 446 00:19:07,270 --> 00:19:09,840 because, well, there are extraordinary resources there, 447 00:19:09,840 --> 00:19:12,240 448 00:19:12,240 --> 00:19:13,770 and they must be used. 449 00:19:13,770 --> 00:19:16,200 - We have women who manage clinics. 450 00:19:16,210 --> 00:19:18,610 We have women as field directors. 451 00:19:18,610 --> 00:19:20,880 Many women do that the work of scholars. 452 00:19:20,880 --> 00:19:22,650 I remember hearing people say to Cesar, 453 00:19:22,650 --> 00:19:24,250 "Why do you have so many women?" 454 00:19:24,250 --> 00:19:26,520 And he will say, "Because they do work." 455 00:19:26,520 --> 00:19:28,390 - What is that Dolores Huerta, 456 00:19:28,390 --> 00:19:30,690 Jessica Govea, or Helen Chavez, 457 00:19:30,690 --> 00:19:33,960 there are more women involved in UFW 458 00:19:33,960 --> 00:19:35,790 than possible every other union 459 00:19:35,800 --> 00:19:38,300 in the United States combined. 460 00:19:38,300 --> 00:19:40,100 - One place where we lack 461 00:19:40,100 --> 00:19:41,830 being on the executive board, 462 00:19:41,840 --> 00:19:43,170 and for years, 463 00:19:43,170 --> 00:19:45,800 I am the only woman on the board. 464 00:19:45,810 --> 00:19:47,340 - Cesar, You represent a culture 465 00:19:47,340 --> 00:19:50,540 which says women must be protected by all means, 466 00:19:50,540 --> 00:19:52,670 but you take Dolores right on the picket line, 467 00:19:52,680 --> 00:19:53,850 to be a demonstration. 468 00:19:53,850 --> 00:19:55,720 Have you ever been worried about her life? 469 00:19:55,720 --> 00:19:57,950 - We are worried, of course. 470 00:19:57,950 --> 00:20:00,550 There are some situations it is very dangerous. 471 00:20:00,550 --> 00:20:03,250 But he is a leader trade union, 472 00:20:03,260 --> 00:20:06,060 and that is the risk that must be taken. 473 00:20:06,060 --> 00:20:08,590 - This is not small farmers. 474 00:20:08,600 --> 00:20:10,170 It's agribusiness, 475 00:20:10,160 --> 00:20:13,660 and the farmers are bound to the local government 476 00:20:13,670 --> 00:20:17,210 and have control local sheriff, 477 00:20:17,200 --> 00:20:20,670 so when do we want go to the picket line, 478 00:20:20,670 --> 00:20:24,570 the sheriffs don't hesitate to beat someone. 479 00:20:24,580 --> 00:20:28,450 Contractor or foreman or several tractor workers 480 00:20:28,450 --> 00:20:33,120 I will not hesitate to run over a striker. 481 00:20:33,120 --> 00:20:36,720 - I know there are no growers in the Delano area who rejects or who will reject 482 00:20:36,720 --> 00:20:40,890 to sit and talk with the workers in his field. 483 00:20:40,890 --> 00:20:45,390 - But not with trade union organizations? 484 00:20:45,400 --> 00:20:46,930 - But they don't feel that organizer and agitators 485 00:20:46,930 --> 00:20:51,270 represent their workers. 486 00:20:51,270 --> 00:20:53,670 487 00:20:53,670 --> 00:20:57,870 - We have been on strike since September 1965, 488 00:20:57,880 --> 00:20:59,250 and at first, 489 00:20:59,250 --> 00:21:01,480 we have many people who bring donations, 490 00:21:01,480 --> 00:21:03,580 contributions to be maintained strikes will occur. 491 00:21:03,580 --> 00:21:06,910 But over the months, it is pointed, 492 00:21:06,920 --> 00:21:09,490 so we know we have to do it something different, 493 00:21:09,490 --> 00:21:10,920 and that's when we appeared with the idea 494 00:21:10,920 --> 00:21:12,650 march to Sacramento. 495 00:21:12,660 --> 00:21:15,990 496 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,870 - Strikers and their supporters 497 00:21:17,870 --> 00:21:19,540 is undoubtedly the biggest 498 00:21:19,530 --> 00:21:21,460 and the most significant collection 499 00:21:21,470 --> 00:21:24,140 in the name of farmer in California history. 500 00:21:24,140 --> 00:21:26,870 ♪ ♪ 501 00:21:26,870 --> 00:21:28,200 - Throughout the march, 502 00:21:28,210 --> 00:21:30,080 he negotiates Schenley Contract, 503 00:21:30,080 --> 00:21:32,650 which is the first contract in history 504 00:21:32,650 --> 00:21:36,550 between farm workers and farmers. 505 00:21:36,550 --> 00:21:37,980 - Labor history 506 00:21:37,990 --> 00:21:40,790 has been created here in California today, 507 00:21:40,790 --> 00:21:42,060 agreement between 508 00:21:42,060 --> 00:21:44,830 National Association of Agricultural Workers 509 00:21:44,830 --> 00:21:48,030 and the Schenley Industry Company. 510 00:21:48,030 --> 00:21:49,860 - Dolores Huerta negotiates 511 00:21:49,860 --> 00:21:52,160 my grandfather first union contract, 512 00:21:52,170 --> 00:21:53,740 and that's because the work of Dolores 513 00:21:53,730 --> 00:21:57,530 that my grandfather could to get water at work-- 514 00:21:57,540 --> 00:21:59,310 drinking water, toilet. 515 00:21:59,310 --> 00:22:02,280 - and its existence Chicana young, 516 00:22:02,280 --> 00:22:04,880 sitting at the table facing the farmers with farm laborers, 517 00:22:04,880 --> 00:22:07,510 who is primarily only speak Spanish, 518 00:22:07,510 --> 00:22:09,440 some of them are illiterate, 519 00:22:09,450 --> 00:22:11,320 stay with me all my life. 520 00:22:11,320 --> 00:22:14,120 How do individuals, do they read, 521 00:22:14,120 --> 00:22:17,420 write, or speak English or not, 522 00:22:17,420 --> 00:22:19,850 has individual strength. 523 00:22:19,860 --> 00:22:22,890 524 00:22:22,900 --> 00:22:26,200 ♪ ♪ 525 00:22:26,200 --> 00:22:28,700 - If the rules are finished our economic problems 526 00:22:28,700 --> 00:22:30,400 will not come, 527 00:22:30,400 --> 00:22:33,000 we will take economic pressure, 528 00:22:33,010 --> 00:22:36,080 strike, boycott, to force recognition 529 00:22:36,080 --> 00:22:38,480 and get collective bargaining rights. 530 00:22:38,480 --> 00:22:41,080 Social and economic revolution 531 00:22:41,080 --> 00:22:43,510 from farm workers goes well, 532 00:22:43,520 --> 00:22:47,320 and it will not be stopped until we receive equality. 533 00:22:47,320 --> 00:22:50,450 - If Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez 534 00:22:50,460 --> 00:22:52,160 feel that maybe 535 00:22:52,160 --> 00:22:55,460 to organize farm laborers 536 00:22:55,460 --> 00:22:59,660 when no one believes it it is possible, 537 00:22:59,670 --> 00:23:03,340 because many of us during that period 538 00:23:03,340 --> 00:23:05,770 really sure 539 00:23:05,770 --> 00:23:07,440 we can change the world. 540 00:23:07,440 --> 00:23:10,370 We believe that 541 00:23:10,380 --> 00:23:12,950 revolutionary change is possible. 542 00:23:12,950 --> 00:23:14,880 - ♪ Uh! ♪ 543 00:23:14,880 --> 00:23:16,850 ♪ Your bad self! ♪ 544 00:23:16,850 --> 00:23:18,720 ♪ Say loudly ♪ 545 00:23:18,720 --> 00:23:20,920 all: ♪ I'm black and I'm proud! ♪ 546 00:23:20,920 --> 00:23:22,750 - ♪ Say loudly ♪ 547 00:23:22,760 --> 00:23:24,860 all: ♪ I'm black and I'm proud! ♪ 548 00:23:24,860 --> 00:23:26,360 - ♪ Yes! ♪ 549 00:23:26,360 --> 00:23:27,930 ♪ Some people say we have a lot of hate ♪ 550 00:23:27,930 --> 00:23:30,560 ♪ Some say it's a lot of nerves ♪ 551 00:23:30,560 --> 00:23:32,360 ♪ I said we won't stop moving ♪ 552 00:23:32,370 --> 00:23:35,070 Until we get what we deserve ♪ 553 00:23:35,070 --> 00:23:36,440 - This was in the 60s. 554 00:23:36,440 --> 00:23:38,070 Civil rights movements are happening, 555 00:23:38,070 --> 00:23:39,740 the peace movement is happening, 556 00:23:39,740 --> 00:23:42,070 the feminist movement has just begun, 557 00:23:42,080 --> 00:23:43,580 and environmental movements have just begun, 558 00:23:43,580 --> 00:23:46,820 and you have this atmosphere around you 559 00:23:46,810 --> 00:23:49,040 You really can change the world. 560 00:23:49,050 --> 00:23:50,620 - ♪ Until we get our part ♪ 561 00:23:50,620 --> 00:23:52,320 - There are a lot of electricity in the air. 562 00:23:52,320 --> 00:23:53,650 I mean, it's new. 563 00:23:53,650 --> 00:23:54,980 People, like, free. 564 00:23:54,990 --> 00:23:56,720 - ♪ Say loudly ♪ 565 00:23:56,720 --> 00:23:58,290 all: ♪ I'm black and I'm proud! ♪ 566 00:23:58,290 --> 00:23:59,660 - That's electricity, 567 00:23:59,660 --> 00:24:00,990 especially when you walk through fields, 568 00:24:00,990 --> 00:24:02,620 and there are so many people in the fields 569 00:24:02,630 --> 00:24:05,060 still working and people are marching and saying... 570 00:24:05,070 --> 00:24:06,300 - Venga! - "Venga, hermanos. 571 00:24:06,300 --> 00:24:07,400 Come on, let's go." 572 00:24:10,440 --> 00:24:12,440 And people will really get out of the fields. 573 00:24:12,440 --> 00:24:14,510 - ♪ Now we demand opportunities ♪ 574 00:24:14,510 --> 00:24:17,010 ♪ To do things for ourselves ♪ 575 00:24:17,010 --> 00:24:18,640 - This becomes very clear 576 00:24:18,650 --> 00:24:20,480 that racism touches black people 577 00:24:20,480 --> 00:24:21,650 not different from racism 578 00:24:21,650 --> 00:24:23,080 that touches another group, 579 00:24:23,080 --> 00:24:25,180 and we really line up for everyone. 580 00:24:25,190 --> 00:24:27,960 We are marching for social change. 581 00:24:27,960 --> 00:24:30,360 - Often today, look back, 582 00:24:30,360 --> 00:24:33,500 we think about discrete and different movements. 583 00:24:33,490 --> 00:24:35,720 We think that is black Movement is one movement, 584 00:24:35,730 --> 00:24:37,960 and then the Chicano movement is here, 585 00:24:37,970 --> 00:24:40,600 and then there are indigenous people American Movement. 586 00:24:40,600 --> 00:24:42,170 But all those movements, 587 00:24:42,170 --> 00:24:44,440 and individuals in the movement, 588 00:24:44,440 --> 00:24:48,080 connected, and we know one movement 589 00:24:48,080 --> 00:24:51,480 will not work without the others. 590 00:24:51,480 --> 00:24:55,180 Today, we are talking about intersectionality of struggle, 591 00:24:55,180 --> 00:24:58,180 but I think during that period we really lived it, 592 00:24:58,190 --> 00:25:00,320 we experience it. 593 00:25:00,320 --> 00:25:03,050 - If you stay really without violence, 594 00:25:03,060 --> 00:25:05,630 I promise my support... 595 00:25:05,630 --> 00:25:08,860 - We came today to lend our moral support, 596 00:25:08,860 --> 00:25:10,390 our fiscal support, 597 00:25:10,400 --> 00:25:11,970 and our financial support 598 00:25:11,970 --> 00:25:14,070 for Cesar Chavez's efforts. 599 00:25:17,070 --> 00:25:18,870 - There are so many passion in all of us 600 00:25:18,870 --> 00:25:20,070 for what we do. 601 00:25:20,070 --> 00:25:21,540 I mean, we make $ 5 a week 602 00:25:21,540 --> 00:25:23,540 in terms of salary, right? 603 00:25:23,540 --> 00:25:25,410 That's more than that than just a union 604 00:25:25,410 --> 00:25:26,780 do not have resources. 605 00:25:26,780 --> 00:25:27,810 No. 606 00:25:27,810 --> 00:25:29,910 That's also because 607 00:25:29,920 --> 00:25:31,950 there is no way you can pay people 608 00:25:31,950 --> 00:25:33,920 working seven days a week, you know. 609 00:25:33,920 --> 00:25:36,250 It must come from your heart. 610 00:25:36,260 --> 00:25:38,930 - I remember Dolores calling and saying, 611 00:25:38,930 --> 00:25:41,160 "Well, why don't you work for us?" 612 00:25:41,160 --> 00:25:42,690 I say, "Well, how much does it pay?" 613 00:25:42,700 --> 00:25:44,870 "$ 5 a week and everything you can eat." 614 00:25:44,870 --> 00:25:47,270 I say, "I don't think my father will appreciate that, 615 00:25:47,270 --> 00:25:49,270 " has helped me pass law school, 616 00:25:49,270 --> 00:25:51,770 and come back to where they went. " 617 00:25:51,770 --> 00:25:54,100 And of course I answered yes. 618 00:25:54,110 --> 00:25:55,540 And my father was angry, 619 00:25:55,540 --> 00:25:58,070 Because he thought was regressive. We want to welcome you to Delano. 620 00:25:58,080 --> 00:26:03,250 621 00:26:03,250 --> 00:26:04,950 622 00:26:12,730 --> 00:26:15,460 623 00:26:15,460 --> 00:26:18,160 You know, and I don't have to tell you this, 624 00:26:18,170 --> 00:26:21,810 how grateful we are for the gifts that you bring to us. 625 00:26:21,800 --> 00:26:25,800 You also know that the gift is food and clothing 626 00:26:25,810 --> 00:26:28,040 are things that will keep us alive for the next few months. 627 00:26:28,040 --> 00:26:29,910 - Dolores, if someone just entered 628 00:26:29,910 --> 00:26:31,540 and make $ 5,000 in your lap and say, 629 00:26:31,550 --> 00:26:33,750 "I want you to spend this really on yourself, Dolores, 630 00:26:33,750 --> 00:26:36,280 no one else," What will you do with it? 631 00:26:36,280 --> 00:26:38,450 - Well, I will, uh... 632 00:26:38,450 --> 00:26:40,650 Spin and contribute to the union... 633 00:26:42,220 --> 00:26:43,550 634 00:26:43,560 --> 00:26:45,360 That's what I will do. - Unfair. 635 00:26:45,360 --> 00:26:46,860 - Therefore will spend it for myself, 636 00:26:46,860 --> 00:26:49,830 because for me, this is the work of my life. 637 00:26:49,830 --> 00:26:53,000 For me, you know, this is the reason I live. 638 00:26:53,000 --> 00:26:55,470 - But you never do it the dream of an average woman 639 00:26:55,470 --> 00:26:58,870 go to the spa and relax 640 00:26:58,870 --> 00:27:00,970 and have a new hairdo and buy a nice dress 641 00:27:00,970 --> 00:27:03,540 and have a big party? 642 00:27:03,540 --> 00:27:06,170 - Well, for me... 643 00:27:06,180 --> 00:27:08,150 Having a hairdo and being in a spa 644 00:27:08,150 --> 00:27:09,980 will be terrible waste time. 645 00:27:09,980 --> 00:27:12,580 646 00:27:12,590 --> 00:27:15,260 - My uncle, Cesar Chavez, and my mother 647 00:27:15,260 --> 00:27:18,930 both are strongly influenced by by Gandhi philosophy. 648 00:27:18,930 --> 00:27:22,430 You can't help people unless you live like them, 649 00:27:22,430 --> 00:27:25,330 so we can't to help organize farm laborers 650 00:27:25,330 --> 00:27:27,460 unless we live like that farm workers. 651 00:27:27,470 --> 00:27:28,770 - My mother and Cesar 652 00:27:28,770 --> 00:27:30,570 ingrained themselves in the community, 653 00:27:30,570 --> 00:27:32,070 and they live in the community. 654 00:27:32,070 --> 00:27:33,840 They don't fly from Washington 655 00:27:33,840 --> 00:27:36,240 or San Francisco or LA to say, you know, 656 00:27:36,240 --> 00:27:37,710 "We know everything, and we will teach you 657 00:27:37,710 --> 00:27:39,140 how to build a union." 658 00:27:39,150 --> 00:27:41,720 They say, "We need to build an association 659 00:27:41,720 --> 00:27:45,660 that addresses people's daily needs." 660 00:27:45,650 --> 00:27:48,080 ♪ ♪ 661 00:27:48,090 --> 00:27:50,660 - I only know growing up 662 00:27:50,660 --> 00:27:53,700 that when we are poor, Because of us, 663 00:27:53,690 --> 00:27:56,860 My mother always tells us, "You are poor because of choice." 664 00:27:56,860 --> 00:27:58,060 - We have a tendency 665 00:27:58,070 --> 00:27:59,870 want to be too comfortable, you know, 666 00:27:59,870 --> 00:28:02,670 and I try to educate my children 667 00:28:02,670 --> 00:28:04,100 on the way that I raised them 668 00:28:04,100 --> 00:28:06,270 to give their lives to work for others. 669 00:28:06,270 --> 00:28:07,800 And I hope that comes out of, you know, 670 00:28:07,810 --> 00:28:09,180 11 that I have, 671 00:28:09,180 --> 00:28:11,750 I am sure to leave with a pretty good percentage. 672 00:28:11,750 --> 00:28:13,120 - We didn't get it at the time, 673 00:28:13,110 --> 00:28:14,510 lessons that he tries to teach us, 674 00:28:14,510 --> 00:28:17,010 and, in fact, we like most teenagers: 675 00:28:17,020 --> 00:28:22,490 rebellious and angry about his ideas about materialism. 676 00:28:22,490 --> 00:28:25,690 Our biggest dream is fair be like children in school 677 00:28:25,690 --> 00:28:27,420 who has everything latest mode, 678 00:28:27,430 --> 00:28:29,500 but we don't get it all the items. 679 00:28:29,500 --> 00:28:32,770 - So we know we are outside from the norm, surely. 680 00:28:32,770 --> 00:28:34,540 - Why are you here today? 681 00:28:34,530 --> 00:28:35,630 - Because I don't like 682 00:28:35,640 --> 00:28:37,140 people who are here in our city. 683 00:28:37,140 --> 00:28:38,510 They aren't here, 684 00:28:38,510 --> 00:28:40,710 and I hope they all return to where they came from. 685 00:28:40,710 --> 00:28:42,380 - Now, these people are you talking about? 686 00:28:42,380 --> 00:28:44,080 - I'm talking about outsiders 687 00:28:44,080 --> 00:28:45,810 who came to this strike 688 00:28:45,810 --> 00:28:49,280 and has disturbed with our daily workers. 689 00:28:49,280 --> 00:28:51,450 Our workers are loyal workers, 690 00:28:51,450 --> 00:28:52,850 and they succeed in the field, 691 00:28:52,850 --> 00:28:54,350 however, they are abused. 692 00:28:54,350 --> 00:28:56,250 They are insulted. 693 00:28:56,260 --> 00:28:57,530 We don't have a problem. 694 00:28:57,520 --> 00:28:59,550 - Well, now, are you unhappy in labor problems? 695 00:28:59,560 --> 00:29:01,730 - We don't have labor problems. 696 00:29:04,730 --> 00:29:07,900 697 00:29:10,900 --> 00:29:14,370 ♪ ♪ 698 00:29:14,370 --> 00:29:15,800 - Hey! 699 00:29:15,810 --> 00:29:17,310 - How are you? 700 00:29:17,310 --> 00:29:19,610 - Senator Kennedy is active gives his support 701 00:29:19,610 --> 00:29:23,210 to unionization campaign. 702 00:29:23,220 --> 00:29:25,520 - Well, I think people are frustrated, 703 00:29:25,520 --> 00:29:27,220 and I think they are very disturbed 704 00:29:27,220 --> 00:29:29,650 by the fact that they have not been more successful, 705 00:29:29,660 --> 00:29:31,590 and that's federal the government in Washington 706 00:29:31,590 --> 00:29:35,060 haven't helped them, 707 00:29:35,060 --> 00:29:37,960 and the country hasn't helped them yet. 708 00:29:37,960 --> 00:29:39,530 - I remember my grandfather 709 00:29:39,530 --> 00:29:40,830 tell me how important it is 710 00:29:40,830 --> 00:29:43,260 to the Latino community here in California 711 00:29:43,270 --> 00:29:46,770 that Robert Kennedy entered and stood with them, 712 00:29:46,770 --> 00:29:48,940 when sheriff and police 713 00:29:48,940 --> 00:29:51,070 actually catch these people 714 00:29:51,080 --> 00:29:53,280 to do halal things. 715 00:29:53,280 --> 00:29:54,750 - If I have reason to believe 716 00:29:54,750 --> 00:29:56,520 what will happen becomes a riot begins, 717 00:29:56,520 --> 00:29:59,050 and someone tells me that will have a problem 718 00:29:59,050 --> 00:30:00,550 if you don't stop it, 719 00:30:00,550 --> 00:30:02,080 then it is my duty to stop them. 720 00:30:02,090 --> 00:30:03,660 - And then you exit and hold them back? 721 00:30:03,660 --> 00:30:04,860 - Of course. 722 00:30:04,860 --> 00:30:06,030 - How can you go catch someone 723 00:30:06,030 --> 00:30:07,530 if they haven't broken the law? 724 00:30:07,530 --> 00:30:09,100 - They are ready to break the law. 725 00:30:09,100 --> 00:30:10,200 In other words-- 726 00:30:14,100 --> 00:30:16,070 - Can I suggest a temporary period, 727 00:30:16,070 --> 00:30:17,800 in the lunch period, 728 00:30:17,800 --> 00:30:19,600 that sheriff and district attorney 729 00:30:19,610 --> 00:30:21,740 read the Constitution from the United States? 730 00:30:23,980 --> 00:30:28,350 - To see this Harvard-educated man from Massachusetts 731 00:30:28,350 --> 00:30:31,350 speaking with a funny accent, standing with us, 732 00:30:31,350 --> 00:30:32,650 that means something. 733 00:30:32,650 --> 00:30:35,220 - You can't imagine a political figure 734 00:30:35,220 --> 00:30:38,090 from that station today 735 00:30:38,090 --> 00:30:41,930 pursue a corporation with that power. 736 00:30:41,930 --> 00:30:44,500 Who is it for? Not for himself. 737 00:30:44,500 --> 00:30:46,330 Even on the beach. 738 00:30:46,330 --> 00:30:47,560 - Wow, right? 739 00:30:47,570 --> 00:30:49,770 We have someone national superiority 740 00:30:49,770 --> 00:30:51,600 who knows who we are, 741 00:30:51,610 --> 00:30:55,080 and he is running for president and has the chance to win. 742 00:30:55,080 --> 00:30:56,910 - We all go and work in the campaign 743 00:30:56,910 --> 00:30:58,310 throughout the state. 744 00:30:58,310 --> 00:31:00,280 - Agricultural workers spearheaded 745 00:31:00,280 --> 00:31:03,180 outreach strategies for voters for Latino voters 746 00:31:03,180 --> 00:31:04,480 it's never been done before 747 00:31:04,480 --> 00:31:06,350 anywhere in the United States. 748 00:31:06,350 --> 00:31:08,980 The idea of laborers to mobilize for election 749 00:31:08,990 --> 00:31:11,490 is writing a check to a local democrat. 750 00:31:11,490 --> 00:31:13,820 It is a farm worker in California 751 00:31:13,830 --> 00:31:16,600 who knocked on the door, persuaded them to vote, 752 00:31:16,600 --> 00:31:18,470 register them at the door, 753 00:31:18,470 --> 00:31:20,240 all things democrats nationally 754 00:31:20,230 --> 00:31:21,800 depends on today. 755 00:31:21,800 --> 00:31:24,170 - There are hundreds of us. 756 00:31:24,170 --> 00:31:26,170 Every door we tap, we know we will win. 757 00:31:26,170 --> 00:31:27,770 You can just taste victory. 758 00:31:30,780 --> 00:31:32,850 ♪ ♪ 759 00:31:32,850 --> 00:31:35,680 We are back for a party, and we arrange TV, 760 00:31:35,680 --> 00:31:37,250 and you know, I can see my mother 761 00:31:37,250 --> 00:31:39,380 on the television screen next to Kennedy, 762 00:31:39,390 --> 00:31:41,560 and he acknowledges farm laborers. 763 00:31:41,550 --> 00:31:44,250 - With them and all that... 764 00:31:44,260 --> 00:31:45,490 Mexican-American 765 00:31:45,490 --> 00:31:48,860 who is like that my supporter. 766 00:31:48,860 --> 00:31:51,660 And Dolores Huerta, who is my old friend, 767 00:31:51,670 --> 00:31:53,200 and who works with trade unions, 768 00:31:53,200 --> 00:31:54,430 to thank and tell him 769 00:31:54,430 --> 00:31:56,660 how much I appreciate he came tonight. 770 00:31:56,670 --> 00:31:59,440 We have certain obligations and responsibilities 771 00:31:59,440 --> 00:32:01,170 to our fellow citizens, 772 00:32:01,170 --> 00:32:03,900 that we have talked about so far this campaign, 773 00:32:03,910 --> 00:32:06,240 and I want to make it clear that if I was elected President 774 00:32:06,250 --> 00:32:07,620 from the United States, with your help, 775 00:32:07,610 --> 00:32:09,210 I intend to save it. 776 00:32:13,450 --> 00:32:15,320 Now to Chicago, and let's win there. 777 00:32:15,320 --> 00:32:16,550 Thank you very much. 778 00:32:20,030 --> 00:32:23,030 779 00:32:23,030 --> 00:32:26,770 ♪ ♪ 780 00:32:28,230 --> 00:32:31,270 781 00:32:31,270 --> 00:32:34,270 782 00:32:34,270 --> 00:32:41,310 ♪ ♪ 783 00:33:04,640 --> 00:33:06,870 - I have never before experienced 784 00:33:06,870 --> 00:33:09,570 future deaths. 785 00:33:09,580 --> 00:33:11,180 Death from the past, yes, 786 00:33:11,180 --> 00:33:13,580 but when the future dies, This is different. 787 00:33:13,580 --> 00:33:19,950 ♪ ♪ 788 00:33:19,950 --> 00:33:21,820 - All these hopes, 789 00:33:21,820 --> 00:33:23,690 one person is actually 790 00:33:23,690 --> 00:33:26,160 standing for us lost. 791 00:33:26,160 --> 00:33:29,360 ♪ ♪ 792 00:33:29,360 --> 00:33:31,490 - Some people become very cynical 793 00:33:31,500 --> 00:33:33,900 after Robert Kennedy was killed, 794 00:33:33,900 --> 00:33:36,400 but we have to continue to continue working 795 00:33:36,400 --> 00:33:38,930 for justice and nonviolence, 796 00:33:38,940 --> 00:33:40,370 because that's Robert Kennedy 797 00:33:40,370 --> 00:33:42,340 we want to do. 798 00:33:42,340 --> 00:33:44,270 ♪ ♪ 799 00:33:44,280 --> 00:33:48,050 - Dolores is the closest to Senator Kennedy, 800 00:33:48,050 --> 00:33:49,750 and have witness something 801 00:33:49,750 --> 00:33:52,790 scary like that 802 00:33:52,790 --> 00:33:56,020 makes it understand anti-violence 803 00:33:56,020 --> 00:33:58,850 more importantly, 804 00:33:58,860 --> 00:34:01,360 because he sees it directly 805 00:34:01,360 --> 00:34:04,330 the impact violence can occur. 806 00:34:04,330 --> 00:34:05,900 ♪ ♪ 807 00:34:05,900 --> 00:34:08,200 - Hate and racism 808 00:34:08,200 --> 00:34:09,930 is an extension of violence, 809 00:34:09,940 --> 00:34:13,740 and if we become like that we try to end, 810 00:34:13,740 --> 00:34:16,210 then, you know, we become like the oppressor, 811 00:34:16,210 --> 00:34:19,650 and we try to set it up a different system. 812 00:34:34,960 --> 00:34:37,760 813 00:34:37,760 --> 00:34:39,660 - Talk about wine and lettuce 814 00:34:39,670 --> 00:34:42,070 produced in poverty and suffering 815 00:34:42,070 --> 00:34:44,370 feels like the first step. 816 00:34:44,370 --> 00:34:47,040 Additional steps are to be discussed 817 00:34:47,040 --> 00:34:50,880 wines and lettuce are produced in poisons. 818 00:34:50,880 --> 00:34:53,680 - 90,000 people were poisoned last year. 819 00:34:53,680 --> 00:34:56,350 1,000 people were killed last year. 820 00:34:56,350 --> 00:34:58,150 And then, people say, "Where? In Vietnam?" 821 00:34:58,150 --> 00:35:00,280 And I said, "No, in the 822 00:35:00,290 --> 00:35:02,160 field of the United States America." 823 00:35:02,160 --> 00:35:05,900 - Pesticides sprayed on the fields, 824 00:35:05,890 --> 00:35:07,620 we never know what it is, 825 00:35:07,630 --> 00:35:09,130 and there are so many times 826 00:35:09,130 --> 00:35:11,260 we finally tripped out of the field, 827 00:35:11,260 --> 00:35:13,130 because our eyes watering, 828 00:35:13,130 --> 00:35:15,430 our skin is irritated. 829 00:35:15,440 --> 00:35:21,040 You can only see spots on your skin. 830 00:35:21,040 --> 00:35:22,240 - It's toxic. 831 00:35:22,240 --> 00:35:24,840 It's poisonous, and people die. 832 00:35:24,840 --> 00:35:28,180 ♪ ♪ 833 00:35:28,180 --> 00:35:30,050 Earlimart, McFarland, Delano, 834 00:35:30,050 --> 00:35:32,480 all of these areas have been affected 835 00:35:32,490 --> 00:35:35,020 by using pesticides since World War II, 836 00:35:35,020 --> 00:35:36,990 and they become cancer clusters. 837 00:35:36,990 --> 00:35:40,220 Small children born with inappropriate members of the body, 838 00:35:40,230 --> 00:35:42,230 or they don't have it, do you know? 839 00:35:42,230 --> 00:35:44,030 ♪ ♪ 840 00:35:44,030 --> 00:35:45,460 This is an unspeakable thing that United Farm Workers tries to fight. 841 00:35:45,470 --> 00:35:48,440 842 00:35:48,430 --> 00:35:53,000 - The farm workers daily reminders of life 843 00:35:53,010 --> 00:35:54,810 and warning system 844 00:35:54,810 --> 00:35:58,950 of what everyone will experience. 845 00:35:58,950 --> 00:36:00,580 ♪ ♪ 846 00:36:00,580 --> 00:36:02,750 - What is your attraction? make it to consumers, 847 00:36:02,750 --> 00:36:05,880 Do you know, a mother who is concerned about her children? 848 00:36:05,890 --> 00:36:08,590 - This is clear a flag for them to say, 849 00:36:08,590 --> 00:36:10,390 "There is something wrong with poison 850 00:36:10,390 --> 00:36:14,590 that is in our food that they eat every day." 851 00:36:14,590 --> 00:36:17,390 We have a lot of cases, lots of written statements, 852 00:36:17,400 --> 00:36:20,630 where workers are poisoned by pesticides, 853 00:36:20,630 --> 00:36:23,030 where they have serious illness, 854 00:36:23,040 --> 00:36:26,580 and there is also, of course, many reports about death 855 00:36:26,570 --> 00:36:28,370 which has been caused by pesticides. 856 00:36:28,370 --> 00:36:31,070 - But isn't that just the kind job hazard? 857 00:36:31,080 --> 00:36:33,480 Is there anything that can be done about it? 858 00:36:33,480 --> 00:36:34,580 - Well, we believe that 859 00:36:34,580 --> 00:36:36,080 something can do about this, 860 00:36:36,080 --> 00:36:37,510 but of course, to do this, 861 00:36:37,520 --> 00:36:40,490 we must have cooperation from employers. 862 00:36:40,490 --> 00:36:42,460 - In the 1960s, 863 00:36:42,460 --> 00:36:45,760 workforce looks as anti-environment. 864 00:36:45,760 --> 00:36:49,830 Now, this is the farm worker in the front guard. 865 00:36:49,830 --> 00:36:53,570 They win. They get DDT prohibited. 866 00:36:53,570 --> 00:36:57,010 They establish all ideas environmental justice. 867 00:36:57,000 --> 00:36:59,470 - Older environmental groups 868 00:36:59,470 --> 00:37:02,570 often worry with red wood. 869 00:37:02,580 --> 00:37:05,180 They are worried about trees, not humans. 870 00:37:05,180 --> 00:37:07,780 That Dolores, among others, 871 00:37:07,780 --> 00:37:09,380 who made this connection 872 00:37:09,380 --> 00:37:13,380 by making people see human costs. 873 00:37:13,390 --> 00:37:14,960 - Environment justice movement 874 00:37:14,950 --> 00:37:17,220 say it for sure environmental hazards 875 00:37:17,220 --> 00:37:19,590 disproportionate affects people of color. 876 00:37:19,590 --> 00:37:21,290 That will never be allowed 877 00:37:21,290 --> 00:37:23,460 if these people are white middle class . 878 00:37:23,460 --> 00:37:25,930 So it's not simple stop DDT, 879 00:37:25,930 --> 00:37:27,960 but that also makes a bigger point: 880 00:37:27,970 --> 00:37:30,370 You only allow this because of who the workers are 881 00:37:30,370 --> 00:37:33,570 and their race and class background. 882 00:37:40,450 --> 00:37:42,450 - Farmer movement, in many ways, 883 00:37:42,450 --> 00:37:44,820 is a cultural revolution, 884 00:37:44,820 --> 00:37:46,450 because when people see farm laborers 885 00:37:46,450 --> 00:37:49,390 strike out and go to the parade, 886 00:37:49,390 --> 00:37:51,460 I think it's really saying to people, 887 00:37:51,460 --> 00:37:54,500 "If farm workers can do this, so can we." 888 00:37:54,490 --> 00:37:56,320 That gives our Latino people 889 00:37:56,330 --> 00:37:59,830 certain pride who they are. 890 00:37:59,830 --> 00:38:02,670 - We are Indio, Mestiço, 891 00:38:02,670 --> 00:38:05,040 Hispano, Mexicano. 892 00:38:05,040 --> 00:38:08,040 The names have all been changed for centuries, 893 00:38:08,040 --> 00:38:10,870 but they all mean the same thing. 894 00:38:10,880 --> 00:38:14,650 We have Americanos again from America already exists. 895 00:38:14,650 --> 00:38:17,080 - We are Aztlán. 896 00:38:17,080 --> 00:38:20,080 897 00:38:20,090 --> 00:38:26,930 ♪ ♪ 898 00:38:55,090 --> 00:38:57,460 - ♪ Oye como va ♪ 899 00:38:57,460 --> 00:38:59,130 ♪ Mi ritimo ♪ 900 00:38:59,130 --> 00:39:01,130 ♪ Bueno pa gozar ♪ 901 00:39:01,130 --> 00:39:02,800 ♪ Mulata ♪ 902 00:39:02,800 --> 00:39:08,170 ♪ ♪ 903 00:39:08,170 --> 00:39:10,700 - The first time I opened Magazine "TIME", 904 00:39:10,700 --> 00:39:12,530 thumbnail about the march, 905 00:39:12,540 --> 00:39:16,480 and everyone out there looks like me. 906 00:39:16,480 --> 00:39:19,380 The first impact is very large. 907 00:39:19,380 --> 00:39:22,310 So, the farmer movement is a catalyst, 908 00:39:22,320 --> 00:39:24,390 and it turns on privately 909 00:39:24,380 --> 00:39:27,450 and a broad community self-evaluation 910 00:39:27,450 --> 00:39:29,650 about who we are as people. 911 00:39:29,660 --> 00:39:31,160 - I remember seeing the marches, 912 00:39:31,160 --> 00:39:33,890 and that is amazing for a brown boy 913 00:39:33,890 --> 00:39:37,020 to see a group of brown people in the United States 914 00:39:37,030 --> 00:39:40,930 lined up simultaneously about something. 915 00:39:40,930 --> 00:39:45,100 As a Latin child, pressure to assimilate is great. 916 00:39:45,100 --> 00:39:47,970 Seeing women like Dolores Huerta out there 917 00:39:47,970 --> 00:39:50,300 gives me an example as a young brown boy 918 00:39:50,310 --> 00:39:53,280 to get involved in a non-white way, 919 00:39:53,280 --> 00:39:55,110 it's actually specifically for us 920 00:39:55,110 --> 00:39:58,040 as a brown person in this country. 921 00:40:21,140 --> 00:40:24,070 crowd: Viva! Viva! 922 00:40:24,080 --> 00:40:27,080 923 00:40:27,080 --> 00:40:33,390 ♪ ♪ 924 00:40:33,390 --> 00:40:35,020 - Even so I grew up like that 925 00:40:35,020 --> 00:40:37,820 This powerful Chicano movement, 926 00:40:37,820 --> 00:40:41,390 television and all media messages 927 00:40:41,390 --> 00:40:44,890 tells me everything otherwise, 928 00:40:44,900 --> 00:40:47,330 chocolate is bad, 929 00:40:47,330 --> 00:40:49,700 being poor is bad. 930 00:40:49,700 --> 00:40:52,030 ♪ ♪ 931 00:40:52,040 --> 00:40:54,440 - He knows we will do it experiences persecution 932 00:40:54,440 --> 00:40:56,140 based on color our skin, 933 00:40:56,140 --> 00:40:57,870 and that's how he keeps telling us 934 00:40:57,880 --> 00:41:00,580 how beautiful our dark skin. 935 00:41:00,580 --> 00:41:03,450 In high school, I started talking about, 936 00:41:03,450 --> 00:41:05,050 "I want a nose job for graduation. 937 00:41:05,050 --> 00:41:06,850 That's what I want My graduation gift becomes," 938 00:41:06,850 --> 00:41:08,220 as if we can afford it, 939 00:41:08,220 --> 00:41:09,320 but that - you know, that is my thing. 940 00:41:09,320 --> 00:41:10,720 I want a nose job. 941 00:41:10,720 --> 00:41:11,920 He is like, 942 00:41:11,920 --> 00:41:15,120 "First step through my body whether you will reconstruct 943 00:41:15,130 --> 00:41:18,530 " That beautiful nose that God and your ancestors, 944 00:41:18,530 --> 00:41:20,700 "Your Tarahumara tribe has given you. 945 00:41:20,700 --> 00:41:22,970 You will not touch that nose." 946 00:41:22,970 --> 00:41:27,240 ♪ ♪ 947 00:41:27,240 --> 00:41:30,570 - Revolution begins with self-love, 948 00:41:30,580 --> 00:41:32,280 in that sense if you are a member of 949 00:41:32,280 --> 00:41:35,380 oppressed people, oppressed class, 950 00:41:35,380 --> 00:41:37,380 You have to develop self-esteem... 951 00:41:37,380 --> 00:41:39,380 ♪ ♪ 952 00:41:39,390 --> 00:41:41,160 And it starts with developing 953 00:41:41,150 --> 00:41:43,250 some love for who you are. 954 00:41:43,260 --> 00:41:46,900 ♪ ♪ 955 00:41:46,890 --> 00:41:49,160 You love your family, and you say, 956 00:41:49,160 --> 00:41:51,330 "Okay, but why does the world think of them as inferior? 957 00:41:51,330 --> 00:41:53,000 " Why does the world think of them as ugly, 958 00:41:53,000 --> 00:41:55,330 when, in my eyes, are they pretty enough? " 959 00:41:55,330 --> 00:41:58,700 ♪ ♪ 960 00:41:58,700 --> 00:42:02,740 - Mutations not only affect the law, 961 00:42:02,740 --> 00:42:05,440 they also affect people's feelings. 962 00:42:05,440 --> 00:42:07,870 They affect emotions. 963 00:42:07,880 --> 00:42:12,380 ♪ ♪ 964 00:42:12,390 --> 00:42:14,590 - Well, then, is this more social movements? 965 00:42:14,590 --> 00:42:16,360 - That's both. You can't separate it. 966 00:42:16,360 --> 00:42:18,790 This is a labor movement and social movement or you can say it in another way. 967 00:42:18,790 --> 00:42:20,290 I think everything is labor movement 968 00:42:20,290 --> 00:42:21,720 also has a social movement. 969 00:42:21,730 --> 00:42:23,560 970 00:42:23,560 --> 00:42:26,560 ♪ ♪ 971 00:42:26,570 --> 00:42:28,200 This might sound rather tacky, 972 00:42:28,200 --> 00:42:30,330 but you have to really love people, you know, 973 00:42:30,340 --> 00:42:33,880 want to teach them, want to help them grow, 974 00:42:33,870 --> 00:42:37,540 Because you give you a lot 975 00:42:37,540 --> 00:42:39,010 when you do that. 976 00:42:39,010 --> 00:42:40,240 977 00:42:40,250 --> 00:42:41,780 Not only that fill in the 978 00:42:41,780 --> 00:42:43,180 form and fill paper. 979 00:42:43,180 --> 00:42:44,880 When an agricultural worker comes with the problem, 980 00:42:44,880 --> 00:42:46,410 then you go to start telling him 981 00:42:46,420 --> 00:42:49,250 history of abuse and start making him angry, 982 00:42:49,260 --> 00:42:50,960 it will be taken something from you 983 00:42:50,960 --> 00:42:53,160 There, you know? 984 00:42:53,160 --> 00:42:56,030 - He is very dedicated for the job, 985 00:42:56,030 --> 00:42:57,360 like workaholic, 986 00:42:57,360 --> 00:42:59,560 that he feels guilty 987 00:42:59,570 --> 00:43:03,210 take time to enjoy life alone. 988 00:43:03,200 --> 00:43:05,670 So go to jazz concerts, 989 00:43:05,670 --> 00:43:09,310 music, dance, which is his passion, 990 00:43:09,310 --> 00:43:12,180 he feels very guilty about doing these things. 991 00:43:12,180 --> 00:43:15,780 And he said that was my father, Richard, 992 00:43:15,780 --> 00:43:18,210 which actually helps him 993 00:43:18,220 --> 00:43:21,290 see life is slightly different. 994 00:43:21,290 --> 00:43:23,920 - Richard is very good for children and families. 995 00:43:23,920 --> 00:43:26,550 He has a very loving nature. 996 00:43:26,560 --> 00:43:29,160 Of course, I won't say it Richard is a feminist, 997 00:43:29,160 --> 00:43:31,290 but Richard is a great cook. 998 00:43:33,070 --> 00:43:35,770 - We consider you part of us and we are part of you. 999 00:43:35,770 --> 00:43:38,440 - You brought Dolores together with to organize the union 1000 00:43:38,440 --> 00:43:40,370 and become a business partner, 1001 00:43:40,370 --> 00:43:42,040 and now he lives with your brother, 1002 00:43:42,040 --> 00:43:43,040 so this is family. 1003 00:43:43,040 --> 00:43:44,540 Do you expect that? 1004 00:43:44,540 --> 00:43:47,340 - No, of course not. No. 1005 00:43:47,350 --> 00:43:49,250 Life is all accident, you know. 1006 00:43:49,250 --> 00:43:52,820 Sometimes, those things are unpredictable. 1007 00:43:52,820 --> 00:43:55,150 ♪ ♪ 1008 00:43:55,150 --> 00:43:57,520 - When my mother is and my father, 1009 00:43:57,520 --> 00:43:58,950 Richard Chavez, gathered together, 1010 00:43:58,960 --> 00:44:01,360 my father is still married to another woman, 1011 00:44:01,360 --> 00:44:03,290 and of course, 1012 00:44:03,300 --> 00:44:05,330 this is my version which I like to believe 1013 00:44:05,330 --> 00:44:07,600 to make myself feel better as love... 1014 00:44:09,000 --> 00:44:11,570 Um, you know, are called bastards by some people. 1015 00:44:11,570 --> 00:44:13,300 Um, but I believe 1016 00:44:13,310 --> 00:44:15,840 that my father is inside an unhappy marriage. 1017 00:44:15,840 --> 00:44:18,980 At some point, my father can't be there anymore. 1018 00:44:18,980 --> 00:44:20,450 He met with love in his life. 1019 00:44:20,450 --> 00:44:22,420 I don't know what happened; I am not there. 1020 00:44:22,420 --> 00:44:25,290 I just got conceived. 1021 00:44:25,280 --> 00:44:26,710 And of course, I don't start learning 1022 00:44:26,720 --> 00:44:27,920 this item is up to we are older, 1023 00:44:27,920 --> 00:44:29,790 but there are always type a-- 1024 00:44:29,790 --> 00:44:32,420 negative feelings against my mother. 1025 00:44:32,430 --> 00:44:34,200 ♪ ♪ 1026 00:44:34,190 --> 00:44:36,820 - What specifically about Dolores upset people? 1027 00:44:37,860 --> 00:44:40,330 Well, that's his personal life. 1028 00:44:40,330 --> 00:44:42,060 All children without marriage, 1029 00:44:42,070 --> 00:44:43,970 and only one every year or more, 1030 00:44:43,970 --> 00:44:45,870 not accepted as-- di-- 1031 00:44:45,870 --> 00:44:48,770 and I think most of us feel the same way. 1032 00:44:51,440 --> 00:44:53,570 - He withstands it lots of ridicule 1033 00:44:53,580 --> 00:44:56,350 from people who want to see it 1034 00:44:56,350 --> 00:44:58,520 in a more traditional role, 1035 00:44:58,520 --> 00:45:02,460 by people who are threatened by their strength and firmness. 1036 00:45:02,460 --> 00:45:04,430 - He cries, you know. 1037 00:45:04,420 --> 00:45:05,990 He rolled tears, you know. 1038 00:45:05,990 --> 00:45:07,890 And I am all for Chicano and all that. 1039 00:45:07,890 --> 00:45:09,990 And, like, it's a joke. 1040 00:45:10,000 --> 00:45:11,130 Like, everyone knows that UFW-- 1041 00:45:11,130 --> 00:45:12,860 that's why they make it in Sacramento, 1042 00:45:12,870 --> 00:45:14,500 and that's why they make it in Washington, you know, 1043 00:45:14,500 --> 00:45:16,000 1044 00:45:16,000 --> 00:45:17,430 to keep them away from their hair, 1045 00:45:17,440 --> 00:45:19,240 because, you know, he - he - he just-- 1046 00:45:19,240 --> 00:45:21,270 he only likes to talk a lot. 1047 00:45:21,270 --> 00:45:22,540 - When you try to stop the money, 1048 00:45:22,540 --> 00:45:24,010 we must keep the law going. 1049 00:45:24,010 --> 00:45:27,380 - How do you answer criticism of critics 1050 00:45:27,380 --> 00:45:29,480 which says that you have been married and divorced twice, 1051 00:45:29,480 --> 00:45:32,110 You have 11 children sprinkled with more than two marriages, 1052 00:45:32,120 --> 00:45:34,620 and one relationship with Richard Chavez, 1053 00:45:34,620 --> 00:45:36,450 Who are you not married to? 1054 00:45:36,460 --> 00:45:38,890 - Um, I think there are not many answers 1055 00:45:38,890 --> 00:45:40,590 I can give it, you know. 1056 00:45:40,590 --> 00:45:41,860 I might be able to say, 1057 00:45:41,860 --> 00:45:43,760 "Well, maybe I shouldn't have children," 1058 00:45:43,760 --> 00:45:45,130 but I don't believe that. 1059 00:45:45,130 --> 00:45:48,400 I think that a relationship must give birth to children. 1060 00:45:48,400 --> 00:45:51,600 - Now, the problem is, who is taking care of these children? 1061 00:45:51,600 --> 00:45:53,030 Who cares for them? 1062 00:45:53,040 --> 00:45:56,410 Who supports them if he leaves on this adventure? 1063 00:45:56,410 --> 00:45:58,480 - We were told-- remember at the beginning, 1064 00:45:58,480 --> 00:46:00,210 one of the criticisms is that, 1065 00:46:00,210 --> 00:46:02,040 "You don't know what you are do to your family. 1066 00:46:02,050 --> 00:46:03,420 " When they grow up, they will reject you. 1067 00:46:03,420 --> 00:46:04,820 "They will leave very hate you, 1068 00:46:04,820 --> 00:46:06,520 "Because you don't give them things 1069 00:46:06,520 --> 00:46:09,720 that ordinary kids want to have." 1070 00:46:09,720 --> 00:46:11,890 - Do you think children ever hate you, 1071 00:46:11,890 --> 00:46:13,860 because you are always busy with the organization? 1072 00:46:13,860 --> 00:46:15,090 - Oh, of course. 1073 00:46:15,090 --> 00:46:16,820 They will not be human if not. 1074 00:46:16,830 --> 00:46:19,800 And, of course, it's lending for a lot of friction, 1075 00:46:19,800 --> 00:46:22,470 which one, you know, we must always work. 1076 00:46:22,470 --> 00:46:25,300 The hardest thing for me children have been absent. 1077 00:46:25,300 --> 00:46:28,300 1078 00:46:28,310 --> 00:46:30,910 ♪ ♪ 1079 00:46:30,910 --> 00:46:34,080 - He always leaves. 1080 00:46:34,080 --> 00:46:35,610 That's not a 9-to-5 job. 1081 00:46:35,610 --> 00:46:38,180 He, you know, leave before we wake up. 1082 00:46:38,180 --> 00:46:40,210 We must get ourselves ready to go to school 1083 00:46:40,220 --> 00:46:43,220 and try to find something to eat. 1084 00:46:44,620 --> 00:46:46,320 - Well, my mother's absence 1085 00:46:46,330 --> 00:46:48,260 some positive and negative things. 1086 00:46:48,260 --> 00:46:50,190 I dropped out of high school, and my mother didn't know 1087 00:46:50,200 --> 00:46:52,100 until ten months later, you know, so-- 1088 00:46:56,200 --> 00:46:58,330 ♪ ♪ 1089 00:46:58,340 --> 00:47:00,840 - We spend the night in people's homes 1090 00:47:00,840 --> 00:47:02,840 we don't know. 1091 00:47:02,840 --> 00:47:04,840 We will go to the labor camp 1092 00:47:04,840 --> 00:47:07,510 and don't know whether someone will shoot us, 1093 00:47:07,510 --> 00:47:09,140 like they did many times. 1094 00:47:12,550 --> 00:47:14,220 - That's very difficult. 1095 00:47:14,220 --> 00:47:15,790 I will be honest with you. 1096 00:47:15,790 --> 00:47:17,620 Um, tough. 1097 00:47:17,620 --> 00:47:19,520 ♪ ♪ 1098 00:47:19,530 --> 00:47:23,170 - The movement becomes the most important child . 1099 00:47:23,160 --> 00:47:25,260 I realize the importance of work, 1100 00:47:25,260 --> 00:47:28,860 but I am also very jealous. 1101 00:47:28,870 --> 00:47:31,840 So there are scars there. 1102 00:47:31,840 --> 00:47:34,540 You know, there are scars there, because of that. 1103 00:47:34,540 --> 00:47:38,080 ♪ ♪ 1104 00:47:38,080 --> 00:47:40,310 - When he is around, we are just, like, 1105 00:47:40,310 --> 00:47:41,810 soak as much as we can from him, 1106 00:47:41,810 --> 00:47:44,680 because we just found out he will go again. 1107 00:47:44,680 --> 00:47:47,780 1108 00:47:47,790 --> 00:47:50,760 - That is very difficult. 1109 00:47:50,760 --> 00:47:57,830 ♪ ♪ 1110 00:48:01,300 --> 00:48:05,300 It's very difficult not to have my mother, 1111 00:48:05,300 --> 00:48:08,070 especially when you want see your friends 1112 00:48:08,070 --> 00:48:11,610 and how to get involved their mother, 1113 00:48:11,610 --> 00:48:14,080 and there is something about it 1114 00:48:14,080 --> 00:48:16,980 Mother's love, You know, and attention, 1115 00:48:16,980 --> 00:48:18,610 so it's difficult. 1116 00:48:18,620 --> 00:48:21,590 There are so many very difficult nights... 1117 00:48:21,590 --> 00:48:23,460 ♪ ♪ 1118 00:48:23,460 --> 00:48:25,590 and month. 1119 00:48:25,590 --> 00:48:28,660 - I live with a woman in Bakersfield 1120 00:48:28,660 --> 00:48:32,300 for several years while my mother went to New York, 1121 00:48:32,300 --> 00:48:33,970 but when my mother returns to me, 1122 00:48:33,970 --> 00:48:36,100 I don't want to go with him, 1123 00:48:36,100 --> 00:48:38,770 Because I like my new home. 1124 00:48:38,770 --> 00:48:40,700 There is stability. 1125 00:48:40,710 --> 00:48:43,610 I eat every time I should eat. 1126 00:48:43,610 --> 00:48:45,280 I mean, finally, I have to go back with him, 1127 00:48:45,280 --> 00:48:47,580 but I remember crying and feeling like, 1128 00:48:47,580 --> 00:48:49,780 "This is my new home," do you know? 1129 00:48:49,780 --> 00:48:51,880 And then, getting older and being like, 1130 00:48:51,880 --> 00:48:55,820 "Why did I leave there?" 1131 00:48:55,820 --> 00:48:58,550 Obviously, it impacts on the child's soul. 1132 00:48:58,560 --> 00:49:00,060 ♪ ♪ 1133 00:49:00,060 --> 00:49:01,990 You know, but when I look back at it, 1134 00:49:01,990 --> 00:49:03,960 I like, I understand. 1135 00:49:03,960 --> 00:49:05,460 I fully understand it. 1136 00:49:05,460 --> 00:49:06,730 You know, it's like-- 1137 00:49:06,730 --> 00:49:08,360 and I know there are sisters 1138 00:49:08,370 --> 00:49:11,100 that, you know, has the same experience, 1139 00:49:11,100 --> 00:49:15,340 but maybe they are not that lucky to be placed in a loving home, 1140 00:49:15,340 --> 00:49:17,210 um, you know, 1141 00:49:17,210 --> 00:49:20,650 but that's the part sacrifice... 1142 00:49:20,650 --> 00:49:23,480 we made and we have to make it. 1143 00:49:23,480 --> 00:49:29,180 ♪ ♪ 1144 00:49:29,190 --> 00:49:32,060 - And we all learn that we are not afraid to fight. 1145 00:49:32,060 --> 00:49:33,960 We are not afraid to sacrifice, 1146 00:49:33,960 --> 00:49:35,830 because you can't make changes 1147 00:49:35,830 --> 00:49:37,860 if you don't want to give something. 1148 00:49:37,860 --> 00:49:39,630 You have to give up some comfort, 1149 00:49:39,630 --> 00:49:41,560 you must give up some time, 1150 00:49:41,570 --> 00:49:44,000 then we can see the changes coming. 1151 00:49:44,000 --> 00:49:45,630 ♪ ♪ 1152 00:49:45,640 --> 00:49:48,040 Not all women will do it take risks 1153 00:49:48,040 --> 00:49:49,810 I took with my children, 1154 00:49:49,810 --> 00:49:51,210 You know, do they have to go through, 1155 00:49:51,210 --> 00:49:52,740 and I don't want to really want it 1156 00:49:52,750 --> 00:49:55,250 in any child or in other women, 1157 00:49:55,250 --> 00:49:57,150 what I do, 1158 00:49:57,150 --> 00:49:58,880 in terms of sacrifice my children. 1159 00:49:58,880 --> 00:50:00,810 I know that is very painful for them, 1160 00:50:00,820 --> 00:50:03,620 and that still makes me sad when I think about it. 1161 00:50:03,620 --> 00:50:07,720 ♪ ♪ 1162 00:50:07,730 --> 00:50:12,470 - However, I also feel that is very, very strong he feels he gives them 1163 00:50:12,460 --> 00:50:14,530 1164 00:50:14,530 --> 00:50:19,070 far more than him asks them to sacrifice. 1165 00:50:19,070 --> 00:50:22,710 He gives them meaningful life, 1166 00:50:22,710 --> 00:50:24,410 which is something that is 1167 00:50:24,410 --> 00:50:26,980 very, very rare in this community. 1168 00:50:26,980 --> 00:50:28,680 ♪ ♪ 1169 00:50:28,680 --> 00:50:31,210 - You must have it sort of confidence, 1170 00:50:31,220 --> 00:50:32,550 You know, if you go walk away 1171 00:50:32,550 --> 00:50:34,880 from your children like that, you know, 1172 00:50:34,890 --> 00:50:38,530 and leave you family like that. 1173 00:50:38,520 --> 00:50:39,590 You must believe 1174 00:50:39,590 --> 00:50:42,760 something bigger than you, you know? 1175 00:50:42,760 --> 00:50:44,990 1176 00:50:45,000 --> 00:50:48,000 1177 00:50:48,000 --> 00:50:55,070 ♪ ♪ 1178 00:50:59,180 --> 00:51:01,450 - Picking wine might be California problem, 1179 00:51:01,450 --> 00:51:03,280 but United Agricultural Workers determined 1180 00:51:03,280 --> 00:51:05,480 to let New York know about that. 1181 00:51:05,480 --> 00:51:12,550 ♪ ♪ 1182 00:51:18,430 --> 00:51:21,330 - In strikes, we cannot succeed, 1183 00:51:21,330 --> 00:51:23,900 because farmers refuse to negotiate. 1184 00:51:23,900 --> 00:51:27,140 They can only enter strike strikes continuously. 1185 00:51:27,140 --> 00:51:28,740 So we really have to think about it 1186 00:51:28,740 --> 00:51:30,240 What other choices do we have, 1187 00:51:30,240 --> 00:51:32,640 and that's actually an lawyer from San Francisco, 1188 00:51:32,640 --> 00:51:34,210 and he said to us, 1189 00:51:34,210 --> 00:51:36,710 "Have you ever thought about trying to boycott?" 1190 00:51:36,720 --> 00:51:39,050 ♪ ♪ 1191 00:51:39,050 --> 00:51:41,350 - We have a boycott committee in Detroit, 1192 00:51:41,350 --> 00:51:44,350 in Chicago, in New York City, and in San Francisco, 1193 00:51:44,360 --> 00:51:46,430 and then in other cities in all countries, 1194 00:51:46,430 --> 00:51:48,330 including Canada and Europe. 1195 00:51:48,330 --> 00:51:50,960 - I am responsible boycott New York, 1196 00:51:50,960 --> 00:51:53,790 and I remember talking Madison Square Garden, 1197 00:51:53,800 --> 00:51:55,770 and they tell me I have 60 seconds 1198 00:51:55,770 --> 00:51:57,500 to deliver my message. 1199 00:51:57,500 --> 00:51:58,930 And my message is, 1200 00:51:58,940 --> 00:52:01,710 "Agricultural workers are on strike. 1201 00:52:01,710 --> 00:52:03,340 " Don't buy wine. 1202 00:52:03,340 --> 00:52:06,110 Don't shop at the shop that has wine. " 1203 00:52:06,110 --> 00:52:08,080 That's it. 1204 00:52:08,080 --> 00:52:10,780 - What first comes to mind is what Dolores modeled, 1205 00:52:10,780 --> 00:52:14,850 who will come out and meet new people 1206 00:52:14,850 --> 00:52:17,150 and make that connection 1207 00:52:17,160 --> 00:52:19,630 about this struggle for Justice. 1208 00:52:19,630 --> 00:52:21,200 - First support we get 1209 00:52:21,190 --> 00:52:23,260 come from African-Americans community, 1210 00:52:23,260 --> 00:52:24,460 Puerto Rican community. 1211 00:52:24,460 --> 00:52:26,690 We don't need to do it go to Harlem 1212 00:52:26,700 --> 00:52:28,430 to get it the wine comes out. 1213 00:52:28,430 --> 00:52:29,660 They do it themselves. 1214 00:52:29,670 --> 00:52:31,100 The same thing in the Bronx, 1215 00:52:31,100 --> 00:52:33,030 with Puerto Rico brothers. 1216 00:52:33,040 --> 00:52:34,440 They say, "You want to get wine out, 1217 00:52:34,440 --> 00:52:36,670 we will get it out," and they do it. 1218 00:52:36,680 --> 00:52:38,450 But the farm workers themselves who go there 1219 00:52:38,440 --> 00:52:39,970 and tell their story, 1220 00:52:39,980 --> 00:52:41,610 makes people involved for volunteers 1221 00:52:41,610 --> 00:52:43,940 to get the shop to remove wine. 1222 00:52:43,950 --> 00:52:46,080 - I'm not ashamed 1223 00:52:46,080 --> 00:52:47,880 because I am poor. 1224 00:52:47,890 --> 00:52:49,220 I'm proud, 1225 00:52:49,220 --> 00:52:50,850 because I am a farm worker. 1226 00:52:50,860 --> 00:52:52,230 - All agricultural workers grow. 1227 00:52:52,220 --> 00:52:53,920 They learn to be a public speaker. 1228 00:52:53,930 --> 00:52:57,230 Even though they used to be treated as dirt 1229 00:52:57,230 --> 00:52:58,600 in the outside community, 1230 00:52:58,600 --> 00:53:00,930 suddenly they are given a podium 1231 00:53:00,930 --> 00:53:02,460 to tell their story 1232 00:53:02,470 --> 00:53:05,540 and get back their own sense is valuable in the process. 1233 00:53:05,540 --> 00:53:07,440 1234 00:53:07,440 --> 00:53:11,740 - I really don't know Dolores before New York, 1235 00:53:11,740 --> 00:53:13,540 but I think I'm scared of him. 1236 00:53:14,880 --> 00:53:16,810 I don't think thought Dolores 1237 00:53:16,820 --> 00:53:18,250 I am worthy of facing that problem 1238 00:53:18,250 --> 00:53:19,980 until I arrive Huntington Hartford 1239 00:53:19,990 --> 00:53:23,020 to sort out A & P, which of course gets the press, 1240 00:53:23,020 --> 00:53:25,590 because of the heir for A & P luck... 1241 00:53:25,590 --> 00:53:27,890 Boycott A & P. 1242 00:53:27,890 --> 00:53:30,120 After that, we become partners. 1243 00:53:30,130 --> 00:53:31,800 ♪ ♪ 1244 00:53:31,800 --> 00:53:33,430 - My mother first appointed a Catholic 1245 00:53:33,430 --> 00:53:35,230 and very traditional, 1246 00:53:35,230 --> 00:53:37,400 and before going to New York City, 1247 00:53:37,400 --> 00:53:39,970 he really doesn't talk about feminism. 1248 00:53:39,970 --> 00:53:41,270 - I'm in New York 1249 00:53:41,270 --> 00:53:43,840 when the feminist movement was born, 1250 00:53:43,840 --> 00:53:46,810 but my mind is focused get all the women 1251 00:53:46,810 --> 00:53:49,510 at the convention to support farm laborers. 1252 00:53:49,510 --> 00:53:54,080 - There are times when you can rarely find 1253 00:53:54,090 --> 00:53:57,860 color women who want identify as feminists, 1254 00:53:57,860 --> 00:54:03,600 because it is assumed so is a simple question about gender, 1255 00:54:03,600 --> 00:54:06,270 and if it's a question only gender, 1256 00:54:06,270 --> 00:54:08,570 gender is white. 1257 00:54:08,570 --> 00:54:11,700 - When social justice movements appear 1258 00:54:11,700 --> 00:54:13,200 in a patriarchal system, 1259 00:54:13,210 --> 00:54:16,040 all types of fake divisions are created. 1260 00:54:16,040 --> 00:54:18,370 And then, there are additional problems 1261 00:54:18,380 --> 00:54:22,420 in many Hispanics Catholic community, 1262 00:54:22,410 --> 00:54:24,910 especially oppress women. 1263 00:54:24,920 --> 00:54:26,220 - I think it's feminist movement 1264 00:54:26,220 --> 00:54:28,690 is very important. 1265 00:54:28,690 --> 00:54:30,720 I don't, of course, agree 1266 00:54:30,720 --> 00:54:33,350 with the idea of abortion, 1267 00:54:33,360 --> 00:54:35,930 because I know from having 11 children 1268 00:54:35,930 --> 00:54:39,600 that the fetus is alive, do you know? 1269 00:54:39,600 --> 00:54:41,700 - I think maybe at first, 1270 00:54:41,700 --> 00:54:44,500 he doesn't really understand that we are all 1271 00:54:44,500 --> 00:54:47,370 which supports safe and legal abortion 1272 00:54:47,370 --> 00:54:50,070 support the choice to have children 1273 00:54:50,080 --> 00:54:52,550 just as hard, 1274 00:54:52,540 --> 00:54:55,370 that we advocate a woman's rights 1275 00:54:55,380 --> 00:54:58,820 to decide the fate of from his own physical self. 1276 00:54:58,820 --> 00:55:01,590 - It's difficult for me at first, 1277 00:55:01,590 --> 00:55:03,920 but then, that makes me realize that 1278 00:55:03,920 --> 00:55:06,190 a woman really can't decide 1279 00:55:06,190 --> 00:55:07,960 what he wants to do with his life 1280 00:55:07,960 --> 00:55:10,700 unless he has the right to decide 1281 00:55:10,700 --> 00:55:13,100 how many children he wants to have it. 1282 00:55:13,100 --> 00:55:17,700 - We need a few moments to overcome our division, 1283 00:55:17,700 --> 00:55:19,470 but we realize 1284 00:55:19,470 --> 00:55:21,670 that if we have the same enemy, 1285 00:55:21,670 --> 00:55:23,700 we have a lot in common 1286 00:55:23,710 --> 00:55:26,510 and need to organize together. 1287 00:55:26,510 --> 00:55:29,780 - I'm out there struggling for the Mexican-American movement, 1288 00:55:29,780 --> 00:55:31,550 but I am not focused about rights 1289 00:55:31,550 --> 00:55:33,320 Mexican-American woman, 1290 00:55:33,320 --> 00:55:35,990 and I think it's the big shift that I have. 1291 00:55:35,990 --> 00:55:37,460 - I hope you don't mind 1292 00:55:37,460 --> 00:55:40,360 if I give one minute that time first to Dolores Huerta 1293 00:55:40,360 --> 00:55:41,960 from Agricultural Workers. 1294 00:55:41,960 --> 00:55:43,790 - Get down with wine! 1295 00:55:43,800 --> 00:55:45,030 all: Abajo! 1296 00:55:45,030 --> 00:55:46,600 - Get down with Gallo wine! 1297 00:55:46,600 --> 00:55:48,000 all: Abajo! 1298 00:55:48,000 --> 00:55:49,530 - Fall with violence! 1299 00:55:49,530 --> 00:55:50,900 all: Abajo! 1300 00:55:50,900 --> 00:55:52,530 - Get off with racism! 1301 00:55:52,540 --> 00:55:53,910 all: Abajo! 1302 00:55:53,910 --> 00:55:55,540 - Get down with sexism! 1303 00:55:55,540 --> 00:55:57,070 all: Abajo! 1304 00:55:57,080 --> 00:55:59,350 ♪ Sí, se puede! Sí, se puede! ♪ 1305 00:55:59,340 --> 00:56:01,470 - Everyone! 1306 00:56:01,480 --> 00:56:04,110 - I know that he made me burn, 1307 00:56:04,120 --> 00:56:06,920 in the case of racial injustice. 1308 00:56:06,920 --> 00:56:09,350 I won't be able to to see what's hidden 1309 00:56:09,350 --> 00:56:12,920 in the field of our country without Dolores. 1310 00:56:12,920 --> 00:56:14,190 - We have chosen all companies 1311 00:56:14,190 --> 00:56:16,990 who brought scab grapes today, 1312 00:56:17,000 --> 00:56:18,230 and we get a commitment 1313 00:56:18,230 --> 00:56:19,930 from some from people here 1314 00:56:19,930 --> 00:56:22,160 which they will not handle mange grapes again. 1315 00:56:22,170 --> 00:56:26,010 - There is no strike in-- in the vineyard. 1316 00:56:26,000 --> 00:56:27,570 Chavez group, 1317 00:56:27,570 --> 00:56:30,570 represent, at best, small minority, 1318 00:56:30,580 --> 00:56:34,480 is trying to force, with the amount squeezed, 1319 00:56:34,480 --> 00:56:37,650 farmers to recognize their group as a negotiating agent. 1320 00:56:37,650 --> 00:56:40,320 - I think the farmers 1321 00:56:40,320 --> 00:56:42,620 can't imagine their slaves... 1322 00:56:42,620 --> 00:56:47,690 stand alone and demand fair treatment. 1323 00:56:47,690 --> 00:56:52,060 And they can't come to overcome that. 1324 00:56:52,060 --> 00:56:55,730 - You are the most exploited by workers in this country get up and push back, 1325 00:56:55,730 --> 00:56:59,060 and push back in a very effective way, 1326 00:56:59,070 --> 00:57:02,070 build coalitions. 1327 00:57:02,070 --> 00:57:04,910 Cesar, Dolores, los demas, 1328 00:57:04,910 --> 00:57:07,280 they look like people that they represent, 1329 00:57:07,280 --> 00:57:09,610 and I think it's scary they come out. 1330 00:57:09,610 --> 00:57:12,280 1331 00:57:12,280 --> 00:57:15,050 1332 00:57:15,050 --> 00:57:16,250 - If they have to succeed 1333 00:57:16,250 --> 00:57:18,580 with this illegal and this immoral maneuver, 1334 00:57:18,590 --> 00:57:19,790 they then move forward 1335 00:57:19,790 --> 00:57:22,990 farming community from California. 1336 00:57:22,990 --> 00:57:26,590 - Administration is buying more wine 1337 00:57:26,600 --> 00:57:29,940 to send, ironically, to the soldiers in Vietnam, 1338 00:57:29,940 --> 00:57:31,770 with thousands of pounds. 1339 00:57:31,770 --> 00:57:35,910 I mean, that is total government intervention. 1340 00:57:35,910 --> 00:57:38,580 So this is very clear 1341 00:57:38,580 --> 00:57:42,110 not only fighting against farmers, 1342 00:57:42,110 --> 00:57:44,080 it's a battle against the government 1343 00:57:44,080 --> 00:57:46,080 and their support farmers, 1344 00:57:46,080 --> 00:57:48,850 who have helped to put them in the office. 1345 00:57:48,850 --> 00:57:51,580 It's political from the beginning. 1346 00:57:51,590 --> 00:57:53,460 - I am against a boycott of wine, 1347 00:57:53,460 --> 00:57:55,830 and I stand firm against it. 1348 00:57:58,930 --> 00:58:01,700 - I think Dolores and his leadership, 1349 00:58:01,700 --> 00:58:03,830 they know what they fight. 1350 00:58:03,840 --> 00:58:07,080 What the union does is, they make it a national problem, 1351 00:58:07,070 --> 00:58:11,840 and once moral imperatives become part of this problem, 1352 00:58:11,840 --> 00:58:16,880 then whatever strength they have, you will solve it. 1353 00:58:16,880 --> 00:58:19,810 1354 00:58:19,820 --> 00:58:21,320 - At height boycott, 1355 00:58:21,320 --> 00:58:23,820 there are about 17 million people 1356 00:58:23,820 --> 00:58:25,320 who stops eating wine, 1357 00:58:25,320 --> 00:58:28,290 and it's beautiful extraordinary feelings 1358 00:58:28,290 --> 00:58:31,120 to know that person accepts it. 1359 00:58:31,130 --> 00:58:32,830 - That's how the boycott of wine is. 1360 00:58:32,830 --> 00:58:36,470 That is a mass coalition of people who come with 1361 00:58:36,470 --> 00:58:39,340 and help the poorest people on the ground 1362 00:58:39,340 --> 00:58:43,140 bring the most powerful person in the state of California 1363 00:58:43,140 --> 00:58:45,210 to the negotiating table. 1364 00:58:45,210 --> 00:58:46,840 - Why did you sign with a union? 1365 00:58:46,850 --> 00:58:48,520 Why are you negotiating contracts? 1366 00:58:48,510 --> 00:58:50,310 - Well, that's the effect boycott. 1367 00:58:50,320 --> 00:58:52,490 ♪ ♪ 1368 00:58:52,480 --> 00:58:54,610 - It's there, union stamp, 1369 00:58:54,620 --> 00:58:57,390 eagle, the symbol of United Agricultural Workers, 1370 00:58:57,390 --> 00:58:59,690 and now the symbol of victory. 1371 00:58:59,690 --> 00:59:04,890 After 10 years of fighting, now is a vineyard union. 1372 00:59:04,900 --> 00:59:07,100 - My mother has negotiated an agreement 1373 00:59:07,100 --> 00:59:10,170 with the Schenley Company a few years before, 1374 00:59:10,170 --> 00:59:11,740 but has been reached an agreement 1375 00:59:11,740 --> 00:59:13,370 with the whole industry 1376 00:59:13,370 --> 00:59:15,770 goes beyond people initial expectations. 1377 00:59:15,770 --> 00:59:19,100 The dream of unity now is reality. 1378 00:59:19,110 --> 00:59:20,680 - For the first time, 1379 00:59:20,680 --> 00:59:24,350 we begin to understand that we, in fact, 1380 00:59:24,350 --> 00:59:26,580 the architects our own destiny. 1381 00:59:26,590 --> 00:59:28,890 - Boycott wine, above all, shows 1382 00:59:28,890 --> 00:59:30,560 strategies do work a difference. 1383 00:59:30,560 --> 00:59:32,960 You can have a big heart, try your best, 1384 00:59:32,960 --> 00:59:34,630 working 24/7. 1385 00:59:34,630 --> 00:59:36,160 You have no rights strategy and tactics, 1386 00:59:36,160 --> 00:59:37,460 You will not succeed. 1387 00:59:37,460 --> 00:59:39,590 Setting, does make a difference. 1388 00:59:39,600 --> 00:59:43,500 - Under a new contract, wages increase every year. 1389 00:59:43,500 --> 00:59:46,200 There are paid holidays and other benefits. 1390 00:59:46,200 --> 00:59:48,530 The most important thing is insurance and a good medical plan. 1391 00:59:48,540 --> 00:59:50,710 All of that almost does not dream 1392 00:59:50,710 --> 00:59:52,480 a few years ago by most voters. 1393 00:59:52,480 --> 00:59:56,380 1394 00:59:56,380 --> 00:59:58,250 all: ♪ There are no mooran ♪ 1395 00:59:58,250 --> 01:00:01,220 ♪ No, no ♪ 1396 01:00:01,220 --> 01:00:02,990 ♪ There are no mooran ♪ 1397 01:00:02,990 --> 01:00:05,060 ♪ No, no, there's no movers ♪ 1398 01:00:05,060 --> 01:00:07,790 1399 01:00:07,790 --> 01:00:09,660 - After my mother goes to New York, 1400 01:00:09,660 --> 01:00:12,390 I think it's compacted his belief 1401 01:00:12,400 --> 01:00:14,230 in women's strength. 1402 01:00:14,230 --> 01:00:15,660 I mean, he knows that, 1403 01:00:15,670 --> 01:00:17,900 but that only takes it different levels. 1404 01:00:17,900 --> 01:00:21,400 And when he returns to the union, 1405 01:00:21,410 --> 01:00:25,310 he stands more for himself with the executive board, 1406 01:00:25,310 --> 01:00:27,610 who are all male. 1407 01:00:27,610 --> 01:00:31,280 He doesn't ask too many questions permission to do something. 1408 01:00:31,280 --> 01:00:34,250 He only does what he feels needs to be done. 1409 01:00:34,250 --> 01:00:37,920 And I think Cesar feels 1410 01:00:37,920 --> 01:00:40,620 he loses a little controlling himself. 1411 01:00:40,630 --> 01:00:44,270 - He is aware of knowledge and skills 1412 01:00:44,260 --> 01:00:47,090 he brought to this partnership, 1413 01:00:47,100 --> 01:00:49,800 so it becomes more challenging. 1414 01:00:49,800 --> 01:00:52,330 1415 01:00:52,340 --> 01:00:54,270 - Relationship between Cesar and my mother 1416 01:00:54,270 --> 01:00:56,640 very complicated. 1417 01:00:56,640 --> 01:00:58,140 Maybe there are the best of friends, 1418 01:00:58,140 --> 01:00:59,810 and they have the most and the heated argument that I've heard. 1419 01:00:59,810 --> 01:01:02,380 - There must be a time 1420 01:01:02,380 --> 01:01:03,650 where you two disagree with something. 1421 01:01:03,650 --> 01:01:05,480 What are you doing? 1422 01:01:05,480 --> 01:01:07,180 - Well, we agree, we fight with each other. 1423 01:01:07,190 --> 01:01:08,720 We argue, and-- 1424 01:01:08,720 --> 01:01:10,420 But there's always a problem, 1425 01:01:10,420 --> 01:01:11,650 and that never happens personality matters. 1426 01:01:11,660 --> 01:01:14,530 1427 01:01:14,530 --> 01:01:16,160 - They are colleagues with each other, 1428 01:01:16,160 --> 01:01:18,390 and he feels He has any rights 1429 01:01:18,400 --> 01:01:21,640 to speak and say the part, and he doesn't like that. 1430 01:01:21,630 --> 01:01:23,360 You know, he will fire him, and he says, "I stopped," 1431 01:01:23,370 --> 01:01:24,600 but he will be there, you know, 1432 01:01:24,600 --> 01:01:26,330 the first at the office The next day, 1433 01:01:26,340 --> 01:01:28,940 and that will happen business as usual. 1434 01:01:28,940 --> 01:01:32,180 - He and Cesar are experiencing a hot argument, 1435 01:01:32,180 --> 01:01:33,580 and Dolores walks outdoors, 1436 01:01:33,580 --> 01:01:36,050 and in Spanish, he said... 1437 01:01:42,820 --> 01:01:44,190 - Grows up, 1438 01:01:44,190 --> 01:01:46,660 we see so many people bow to him, 1439 01:01:46,660 --> 01:01:49,190 and it's very difficult to see that. 1440 01:01:49,190 --> 01:01:52,360 He is a human who is only real with him, 1441 01:01:52,360 --> 01:01:54,330 you know, unlike other people. 1442 01:01:54,330 --> 01:01:55,730 - My tio, Cesar, 1443 01:01:55,730 --> 01:01:57,630 surrounded by many men huh, 1444 01:01:57,640 --> 01:01:59,610 and he is not a man huh. 1445 01:01:59,600 --> 01:02:01,570 - He is chairman negotiator. 1446 01:02:01,570 --> 01:02:05,000 He is cold head and hard as nail, 1447 01:02:05,010 --> 01:02:06,080 and people know that. 1448 01:02:06,080 --> 01:02:08,010 And again, there is a group of men 1449 01:02:08,010 --> 01:02:10,410 who prefers to do something without it. 1450 01:02:10,420 --> 01:02:13,120 - I see a lot of resistance 1451 01:02:13,120 --> 01:02:14,850 to his leadership, 1452 01:02:14,850 --> 01:02:16,820 place obstacles or obstacles, 1453 01:02:16,820 --> 01:02:20,860 and that's clear Because she's a woman. 1454 01:02:20,860 --> 01:02:23,230 - I even said to Cesar at one point in time, 1455 01:02:23,230 --> 01:02:26,130 I said, "Look, we have a lot of virility here 1456 01:02:26,130 --> 01:02:27,700 " in the farm laborer movement, 1457 01:02:27,700 --> 01:02:30,700 and I won't do it hold it again. " 1458 01:02:30,700 --> 01:02:33,970 - One year, when he is out in a national magazine, 1459 01:02:33,970 --> 01:02:37,570 he criticizes his own union because of sexism, 1460 01:02:37,580 --> 01:02:39,980 and I remember, he calls me and he says, 1461 01:02:39,980 --> 01:02:41,580 " Oh, will hit the fan, 1462 01:02:41,580 --> 01:02:43,880 because, you know, immediately when out, and Cesar "- 1463 01:02:43,880 --> 01:02:45,650 and he said everyone was upset with him. 1464 01:02:45,650 --> 01:02:49,750 I thought it was amazing dared him to do that. 1465 01:02:49,750 --> 01:02:50,980 - Through his example, 1466 01:02:50,990 --> 01:02:53,160 he can get it other women 1467 01:02:53,160 --> 01:02:56,800 to take on the leadership role in the union. 1468 01:02:56,800 --> 01:02:59,670 Before Dolores, You know, it's all men, 1469 01:02:59,660 --> 01:03:03,500 and that's the hope, that it's a man's job. 1470 01:03:03,500 --> 01:03:05,530 - The only reason that we can do it 1471 01:03:05,540 --> 01:03:07,640 eliminate our enemies one by one-- 1472 01:03:07,640 --> 01:03:09,270 Nixon, Reagan, 1473 01:03:09,270 --> 01:03:11,600 farmers, labor contractors-- 1474 01:03:11,610 --> 01:03:13,280 that reason we will win 1475 01:03:13,280 --> 01:03:16,610 is because of the march and strike, boycott, 1476 01:03:16,610 --> 01:03:19,310 and time sacrifice and our family, 1477 01:03:19,320 --> 01:03:21,150 You know, go to jail. 1478 01:03:21,150 --> 01:03:23,250 This is the reason we can survive. 1479 01:03:26,320 --> 01:03:29,320 1480 01:03:29,330 --> 01:03:31,760 ♪ ♪ 1481 01:03:31,760 --> 01:03:33,960 We have contracts not only in California. 1482 01:03:33,970 --> 01:03:35,940 We have a contract in Arizona, New Mexico, 1483 01:03:35,930 --> 01:03:38,000 and even parts of Texas. 1484 01:03:38,000 --> 01:03:41,100 - Workers see the benefits contract: 1485 01:03:41,110 --> 01:03:43,410 wage increases, safety rules, 1486 01:03:43,410 --> 01:03:45,180 where they can't spray pesticides 1487 01:03:45,180 --> 01:03:47,450 while workers are in the fields. 1488 01:03:47,450 --> 01:03:49,420 But the contract is only three year contract, 1489 01:03:49,410 --> 01:03:51,010 finished in 1973, 1490 01:03:51,020 --> 01:03:53,090 the growers are signed Sweet contracts 1491 01:03:53,080 --> 01:03:55,480 with Union Teamsters. 1492 01:03:55,490 --> 01:03:56,860 - Are Union Teamsters 1493 01:03:56,860 --> 01:03:58,590 easier for farmers to handle 1494 01:03:58,590 --> 01:04:00,320 than you? - Oh, a lot, yes, yes because they don't make it any demands on the employer. 1495 01:04:00,330 --> 01:04:02,400 See, Union Teamsters come to farming 1496 01:04:02,390 --> 01:04:05,190 to protect farmers from United Farm Workers, 1497 01:04:05,200 --> 01:04:09,000 be under what is called Teamster contract, 1498 01:04:09,000 --> 01:04:11,330 farm workers are not really get any protection. 1499 01:04:11,340 --> 01:04:13,370 ♪ ♪ 1500 01:04:13,370 --> 01:04:15,670 - So, at that time, the workers went on strike. 1501 01:04:15,670 --> 01:04:18,570 - What is at issue is the future United Agricultural Workers Union. 1502 01:04:18,580 --> 01:04:22,050 The power of opposition is the biggest 1503 01:04:22,050 --> 01:04:23,980 and the richest union In the world. 1504 01:04:23,980 --> 01:04:26,880 1505 01:04:26,890 --> 01:04:29,490 The Teamsters have been poured both money and muscle 1506 01:04:29,490 --> 01:04:32,990 into the struggle to represent all California wine workers. 1507 01:04:32,990 --> 01:04:35,660 - You suck a bunch of coma bums! 1508 01:04:35,660 --> 01:04:36,930 - She's weird. 1509 01:04:36,930 --> 01:04:39,030 - You smell! You smell! 1510 01:04:39,030 --> 01:04:41,800 - They have all this command against us, 1511 01:04:41,800 --> 01:04:45,670 so there is a decision made to go ahead and break it. 1512 01:04:45,670 --> 01:04:47,570 - Deputy Sheriff has been arrested 1513 01:04:47,570 --> 01:04:49,840 reported 1,700 farm laborers 1514 01:04:49,840 --> 01:04:52,610 in picket track in four districts. 1515 01:04:52,610 --> 01:04:55,440 The arrest gives new encouragement to agricultural workers 1516 01:04:55,450 --> 01:04:57,980 in this battle are called Teamsters 1517 01:04:57,980 --> 01:05:00,310 fight to the end. 1518 01:05:00,320 --> 01:05:02,950 - After that comes all violence. 1519 01:05:02,950 --> 01:05:06,320 ♪ ♪ 1520 01:05:09,330 --> 01:05:13,500 ♪ ♪ 1521 01:05:15,470 --> 01:05:16,940 ♪ ♪ 1522 01:05:19,940 --> 01:05:22,440 ♪ ♪ 1523 01:05:22,440 --> 01:05:24,140 - Leave me alone! 1524 01:05:24,140 --> 01:05:31,210 ♪ ♪ 1525 01:05:40,060 --> 01:05:42,830 1526 01:05:42,830 --> 01:05:45,860 1527 01:05:45,860 --> 01:05:49,130 ♪ ♪ 1528 01:05:49,130 --> 01:05:53,000 1529 01:05:53,000 --> 01:05:58,900 ♪ ♪ 1530 01:05:58,910 --> 01:06:01,640 1531 01:06:01,650 --> 01:06:05,390 ♪ ♪ 1532 01:06:05,380 --> 01:06:08,450 - My great-grandfather was in the Civil War 1533 01:06:08,450 --> 01:06:10,720 on the side of the trade union. 1534 01:06:10,720 --> 01:06:13,290 My father is in the military. 1535 01:06:13,290 --> 01:06:15,790 My brother is in the military. 1536 01:06:15,790 --> 01:06:17,120 And I remember when I first read 1537 01:06:17,130 --> 01:06:18,560 Constitution from the United States 1538 01:06:18,560 --> 01:06:20,030 in grammar school, 1539 01:06:20,030 --> 01:06:23,930 I always feel very proud to be an American. 1540 01:06:23,940 --> 01:06:26,370 I think, "God, we have all these rights," you know. 1541 01:06:26,370 --> 01:06:27,870 In democracy, you make your request, 1542 01:06:27,870 --> 01:06:30,070 then someone will listen to you. 1543 01:06:30,070 --> 01:06:32,340 Justice will be enforced. 1544 01:06:32,340 --> 01:06:33,970 But I know 1545 01:06:33,980 --> 01:06:36,110 when you do this in an economic situation, 1546 01:06:36,110 --> 01:06:38,980 it's not enough works like that. 1547 01:06:38,980 --> 01:06:41,480 After we started making such demands, 1548 01:06:41,490 --> 01:06:46,630 we have the same response black movements have been. 1549 01:06:46,620 --> 01:06:49,520 Our people were killed. 1550 01:06:49,530 --> 01:06:54,830 The system doesn't really want it brown or black people 1551 01:06:54,830 --> 01:06:57,300 to have an organization and have any power. 1552 01:06:57,300 --> 01:06:59,200 ♪ ♪ 1553 01:06:59,200 --> 01:07:02,870 I found it no matter what I did, 1554 01:07:02,870 --> 01:07:06,200 I can never be an American. 1555 01:07:06,210 --> 01:07:08,280 Never. 1556 01:07:11,020 --> 01:07:14,020 1557 01:07:14,020 --> 01:07:16,520 ♪ ♪ 1558 01:07:20,060 --> 01:07:22,230 - Big business and agribusiness 1559 01:07:22,230 --> 01:07:24,600 and racist police department 1560 01:07:24,600 --> 01:07:26,430 and corrupt police department, 1561 01:07:26,430 --> 01:07:29,260 whoever it is takes part in that, 1562 01:07:29,270 --> 01:07:31,770 no one has ever been punished for every murder 1563 01:07:31,770 --> 01:07:34,340 one of the martyrs of the United Agricultural Workers. 1564 01:07:34,340 --> 01:07:35,970 Do you know? 1565 01:07:35,970 --> 01:07:38,370 Think about it. 1566 01:07:38,380 --> 01:07:41,080 - Enmity is deep, 1567 01:07:41,080 --> 01:07:42,410 and that's hatred, 1568 01:07:42,410 --> 01:07:44,710 and that is racial hatred. 1569 01:07:44,720 --> 01:07:46,090 - You know, it's basically 1570 01:07:46,080 --> 01:07:48,680 economy from racism, you know? 1571 01:07:48,690 --> 01:07:51,060 They are willing to sign contracts with Teamster, 1572 01:07:51,060 --> 01:07:52,460 pay a lot of money, 1573 01:07:52,460 --> 01:07:54,930 as long as the workers can continue to be bullied. 1574 01:07:54,930 --> 01:07:57,760 They will not accept workers the same as them. 1575 01:08:00,400 --> 01:08:02,370 - You've already fought for so long. 1576 01:08:02,370 --> 01:08:04,040 Have you ever got it very tired of fighting, 1577 01:08:04,040 --> 01:08:07,340 Do you think you can't do it another day? 1578 01:08:07,340 --> 01:08:09,910 - Well, I haven't felt like that. 1579 01:08:09,910 --> 01:08:11,140 You must have a commitment. 1580 01:08:11,140 --> 01:08:12,870 That is definitely total commitment. 1581 01:08:12,880 --> 01:08:15,150 That is not something you can only enter and leave. 1582 01:08:15,150 --> 01:08:17,180 You have to stay there and keep working 1583 01:08:17,180 --> 01:08:18,850 to make a difference. 1584 01:08:18,850 --> 01:08:20,520 1585 01:08:20,520 --> 01:08:22,590 - Someone must understand 1586 01:08:22,590 --> 01:08:27,960 that Dolores does not waste time in negativity. 1587 01:08:27,960 --> 01:08:31,160 Yes, what we can have is done better, and so on, 1588 01:08:31,160 --> 01:08:32,960 but ahead. 1589 01:08:32,960 --> 01:08:34,760 Do what you have to do, 1590 01:08:34,770 --> 01:08:38,110 and move forward, and move forward. 1591 01:08:38,100 --> 01:08:40,400 - California legislature passes farm bills 1592 01:08:40,400 --> 01:08:43,170 hope will end violence in the field there. 1593 01:08:43,170 --> 01:08:45,000 - Under new Agriculture Law on Labor Relations, 1594 01:08:45,010 --> 01:08:46,740 we will be certified as a bargaining negotiator, 1595 01:08:46,740 --> 01:08:49,010 and entrepreneurs have the obligation to negotiate with us. 1596 01:08:49,010 --> 01:08:50,640 - Can you support Jimmy Carter? 1597 01:08:50,650 --> 01:08:52,280 - At this point, no, 1598 01:08:52,280 --> 01:08:54,950 unless he really can prove that he is willing 1599 01:08:54,950 --> 01:08:57,890 to maintain social contracts with people. 1600 01:08:57,890 --> 01:09:00,290 The reason we lost land is politics. 1601 01:09:00,290 --> 01:09:02,760 That's because of Agriculture Labor Relations Board. 1602 01:09:02,760 --> 01:09:04,430 Because the promise was made, 1603 01:09:04,430 --> 01:09:05,860 farmers reject bargaining. 1604 01:09:05,860 --> 01:09:07,590 We have submitted a bill, they were terminated, 1605 01:09:07,600 --> 01:09:08,870 you know, so there is no protection 1606 01:09:08,870 --> 01:09:10,040 out there for workers. 1607 01:09:10,030 --> 01:09:11,400 - Agricultural workers are still working hard 1608 01:09:11,400 --> 01:09:13,000 at the base of the economic ladder, 1609 01:09:13,000 --> 01:09:15,470 is often exploited by way of which is still surprising. 1610 01:09:15,470 --> 01:09:17,540 - Immigrants are desperate from voting, 1611 01:09:17,540 --> 01:09:18,970 and we have must say to them, 1612 01:09:18,980 --> 01:09:20,650 "Look, it's okay for you to choose." 1613 01:09:20,650 --> 01:09:22,150 This is important, 1614 01:09:22,150 --> 01:09:24,720 and we want them to participate in the political process. 1615 01:09:24,720 --> 01:09:26,120 - Do the bill resume today, 1616 01:09:26,120 --> 01:09:28,020 with debates centered on controversial amendments giving amnesty to illegal foreigners. 1617 01:09:28,020 --> 01:09:29,820 1618 01:09:29,820 --> 01:09:32,290 - Because we have special legalization program 1619 01:09:32,290 --> 01:09:33,620 for farm laborers, 1620 01:09:33,620 --> 01:09:35,290 they will not be afraid at that time to make a complaint, 1621 01:09:35,290 --> 01:09:37,290 if they know that they will not be deported. 1622 01:09:37,300 --> 01:09:39,030 This will make it extraordinary amount of difference. 1623 01:09:39,030 --> 01:09:41,460 - About 4 million illegal aliens 1624 01:09:41,470 --> 01:09:44,310 expected to seek amnesty. 1625 01:09:44,300 --> 01:09:47,170 - We are ready to give it people live permanently. 1626 01:09:47,170 --> 01:09:48,670 1627 01:09:48,670 --> 01:09:51,300 - But farmers don't want them to be legalized, 1628 01:09:51,310 --> 01:09:52,810 because once they are legalized, 1629 01:09:52,810 --> 01:09:55,240 they can compete against pesticide poisoning. 1630 01:09:55,250 --> 01:09:59,150 They can protest low wages that they are being given. 1631 01:09:59,150 --> 01:10:01,320 - George Bush spends that day in California 1632 01:10:01,320 --> 01:10:03,850 talking about economy and the need for compassion. 1633 01:10:03,850 --> 01:10:05,920 - Last night in San Francisco, 1634 01:10:05,920 --> 01:10:08,020 the police move to break the protest 1635 01:10:08,030 --> 01:10:10,530 outside of raising funds for vice president. 1636 01:10:10,530 --> 01:10:12,430 - I have to say, You have a strange type 1637 01:10:12,430 --> 01:10:14,500 demonstrators out there. 1638 01:10:14,500 --> 01:10:17,470 They gave me sadness there, and her hair fluttered, 1639 01:10:17,470 --> 01:10:19,570 and, "There is no drilling! Without drilling!" 1640 01:10:19,570 --> 01:10:21,070 I finally said, 1641 01:10:21,070 --> 01:10:22,070 "Well, I don't want to do anything 1642 01:10:22,070 --> 01:10:23,500 it will hurt environment." 1643 01:10:23,510 --> 01:10:26,040 "What about contras? What about contras?" 1644 01:10:26,040 --> 01:10:27,940 I like being inside. 1645 01:10:32,680 --> 01:10:34,550 My friend's friend-- 1646 01:10:34,550 --> 01:10:37,220 yes, I mean friends-- 1647 01:10:37,220 --> 01:10:39,590 we know how to be safe 1648 01:10:39,590 --> 01:10:44,160 fairer and more prosperous life for humans on Earth, 1649 01:10:44,160 --> 01:10:47,260 with free markets, freedom of speech, free elections, 1650 01:10:47,270 --> 01:10:51,970 and free will training, are not disturbed by the state. 1651 01:10:53,740 --> 01:10:56,840 America is never completely alone 1652 01:10:56,840 --> 01:11:02,140 unless he is engaged in high moral principles. 1653 01:11:02,150 --> 01:11:05,020 For the sake of democracy belongs to all of us. 1654 01:11:05,020 --> 01:11:07,220 1655 01:11:07,220 --> 01:11:10,050 - No one is sure how things are out of control 1656 01:11:10,050 --> 01:11:12,220 during the demonstration outside the hotel 1657 01:11:12,220 --> 01:11:15,050 where George Bush was talking last night. 1658 01:11:15,060 --> 01:11:16,560 ♪ ♪ 1659 01:11:16,560 --> 01:11:18,590 This police record clearly shows 1660 01:11:18,600 --> 01:11:20,970 UFW leader, Dolores Huerta, 1661 01:11:20,970 --> 01:11:23,700 try to move, as instructed by the police. 1662 01:11:23,700 --> 01:11:26,300 ♪ ♪ 1663 01:11:26,300 --> 01:11:29,300 1664 01:11:29,310 --> 01:11:34,150 ♪ ♪ 1665 01:11:34,150 --> 01:11:35,280 1666 01:11:35,280 --> 01:11:38,280 1667 01:11:38,280 --> 01:11:41,280 1668 01:11:41,290 --> 01:11:44,630 ♪ ♪ 1669 01:11:44,620 --> 01:11:46,790 1670 01:11:46,790 --> 01:11:49,060 1671 01:11:49,060 --> 01:11:52,060 1672 01:11:52,060 --> 01:11:54,790 1673 01:11:55,970 --> 01:11:58,970 1674 01:11:58,970 --> 01:12:00,700 ♪ ♪ 1675 01:12:00,710 --> 01:12:02,240 - Crowd control officer 1676 01:12:02,240 --> 01:12:06,180 hit his body with a police stick, 1677 01:12:06,180 --> 01:12:09,920 and when we think that we lost him, 1678 01:12:09,910 --> 01:12:13,380 it's very scary and really unexpected. 1679 01:12:13,380 --> 01:12:18,720 I am not ready to lose my mother before being 20 years old. 1680 01:12:18,720 --> 01:12:20,690 - Tonight, Dolores Huerta 1681 01:12:20,690 --> 01:12:22,920 has started to recover from three broken ribs 1682 01:12:22,930 --> 01:12:26,130 and emergency operations which removes the spill. 1683 01:12:26,130 --> 01:12:27,530 Putra Huerta, Emilio, 1684 01:12:27,530 --> 01:12:30,260 thanking the hospital he lives. 1685 01:12:30,270 --> 01:12:31,900 - Without their support, 1686 01:12:31,900 --> 01:12:34,670 he won't live today. 1687 01:12:34,670 --> 01:12:37,670 1688 01:12:37,680 --> 01:12:39,480 ♪ ♪ 1689 01:12:39,480 --> 01:12:42,750 - Very difficult to see this is strong, strong, 1690 01:12:42,750 --> 01:12:45,580 beautiful, like, intimidating woman 1691 01:12:45,580 --> 01:12:48,150 reduced, 1692 01:12:48,150 --> 01:12:51,120 You know, just being bedridden, you know? 1693 01:12:51,120 --> 01:12:55,420 ♪ ♪ 1694 01:12:55,430 --> 01:12:57,660 - If you can use it one adjective 1695 01:12:57,660 --> 01:13:00,630 to describe Dolores, is "dynamic," 1696 01:13:00,630 --> 01:13:02,660 so the hardest thing can happen to him 1697 01:13:02,670 --> 01:13:04,370 is to be immobile. 1698 01:13:04,370 --> 01:13:06,500 ♪ ♪ 1699 01:13:06,500 --> 01:13:09,330 He is bedridden and looks terrible, 1700 01:13:09,340 --> 01:13:11,570 physically, 1701 01:13:11,580 --> 01:13:14,780 and you know, I feel bad 1702 01:13:14,780 --> 01:13:17,680 and say, "Dolores, what can I do for you?" 1703 01:13:17,680 --> 01:13:21,020 And he just said, 1704 01:13:21,020 --> 01:13:22,590 "Boycott Safeway." 1705 01:13:24,520 --> 01:13:26,720 - The only good thing that I can think of 1706 01:13:26,720 --> 01:13:28,550 who came out from that experience 1707 01:13:28,560 --> 01:13:31,800 is that forced family time, 1708 01:13:31,800 --> 01:13:34,170 and we all have to have as many as my mother 1709 01:13:34,170 --> 01:13:36,100 as we want. 1710 01:13:36,100 --> 01:13:39,400 - My children with me 24 hours. 1711 01:13:39,400 --> 01:13:41,270 They alternate, 24 hours, 1712 01:13:41,270 --> 01:13:43,870 and I get sick for months. 1713 01:13:43,870 --> 01:13:46,400 They never leave me alone, not even one day. 1714 01:13:46,410 --> 01:13:47,810 And when you think about it 1715 01:13:47,810 --> 01:13:49,610 at any time that I left them alone, 1716 01:13:49,610 --> 01:13:51,940 with different people take care of them, 1717 01:13:51,950 --> 01:13:53,850 sometimes foreigners, 1718 01:13:53,850 --> 01:13:56,850 However, they are very kind to look after me. 1719 01:13:56,850 --> 01:13:58,980 ♪ ♪ 1720 01:13:58,990 --> 01:14:00,420 - That's interesting, Because of all of his children 1721 01:14:00,420 --> 01:14:02,550 gathered to support it, 1722 01:14:02,560 --> 01:14:04,390 and that's when he realized 1723 01:14:04,400 --> 01:14:06,430 that family is really important to him. 1724 01:14:06,430 --> 01:14:09,030 ♪ ♪ 1725 01:14:09,030 --> 01:14:10,960 There is reconciliation 1726 01:14:10,970 --> 01:14:12,940 in part children too, 1727 01:14:12,940 --> 01:14:15,040 with their mother. 1728 01:14:15,040 --> 01:14:17,310 - That's kind of that a resurrection. 1729 01:14:17,310 --> 01:14:19,710 We feel that we need to become less critical 1730 01:14:19,710 --> 01:14:22,080 from my mother and her lifestyle, 1731 01:14:22,080 --> 01:14:25,250 and we have to support my mother in whatever role it he decides to do it. 1732 01:14:25,250 --> 01:14:28,820 1733 01:14:28,820 --> 01:14:30,190 ♪ ♪ 1734 01:14:33,260 --> 01:14:40,330 ♪ ♪ 1735 01:14:54,140 --> 01:14:59,140 ♪ ♪ 1736 01:14:59,150 --> 01:15:01,680 - After the incident in San Francisco, 1737 01:15:01,690 --> 01:15:03,020 You know, takes a long time 1738 01:15:03,020 --> 01:15:06,050 to recover and return. 1739 01:15:06,060 --> 01:15:12,430 And his absence makes Cesar more aware of his importance. 1740 01:15:12,430 --> 01:15:16,030 He returned and was there 100% 1741 01:15:16,030 --> 01:15:19,800 rebuilt his commitment to him. 1742 01:15:19,800 --> 01:15:22,800 I remember when worked together, 1743 01:15:22,810 --> 01:15:24,580 he goes home and he says, 1744 01:15:24,580 --> 01:15:26,480 "You know what Cesar told me today? 1745 01:15:26,480 --> 01:15:29,380 " He thanked him for holding him down honestly. 1746 01:15:29,380 --> 01:15:30,980 Those are the words. " 1747 01:15:30,980 --> 01:15:34,820 And he left, "I'm surprised by that." 1748 01:15:34,820 --> 01:15:36,590 - That's very unusual from Cesar, 1749 01:15:36,590 --> 01:15:38,620 because in a few moments that we are together, 1750 01:15:38,620 --> 01:15:41,860 we will usually choose and fight with each other. 1751 01:15:41,860 --> 01:15:46,660 All the behavior is so, uh, is not like Cesar. 1752 01:15:46,660 --> 01:15:47,990 1753 01:15:51,000 --> 01:15:52,170 ♪ ♪ 1754 01:15:52,170 --> 01:15:55,710 1755 01:15:55,710 --> 01:15:58,840 - As long as there is one ounce strength in our body, 1756 01:15:58,840 --> 01:16:01,270 that one ounce of strength will be used 1757 01:16:01,280 --> 01:16:03,910 fighting for this good cause, 1758 01:16:03,910 --> 01:16:07,280 and in the end, we will win. 1759 01:16:07,280 --> 01:16:12,320 ♪ ♪ 1760 01:16:12,320 --> 01:16:15,150 - Cesar Chavez was found dead yesterday in Arizona, 1761 01:16:15,160 --> 01:16:17,460 apparently natural causes. 1762 01:16:17,460 --> 01:16:19,160 An estimated 25,000 people 1763 01:16:19,160 --> 01:16:21,530 turns out Thursday in Delano, California, 1764 01:16:21,530 --> 01:16:24,130 for funeral leader Cesar Chavez, 1765 01:16:24,130 --> 01:16:28,370 many of them are farm workers Chavez helps organize. 1766 01:16:28,370 --> 01:16:30,340 ♪ ♪ 1767 01:16:30,340 --> 01:16:32,970 - I know he misses my tio, Cesar, a lot. 1768 01:16:32,980 --> 01:16:34,650 ♪ ♪ 1769 01:16:34,650 --> 01:16:36,620 He is glue. 1770 01:16:36,610 --> 01:16:40,410 He is like a certain person binding agent, you know? 1771 01:16:43,520 --> 01:16:45,020 Like you miss the sun on a cloudy day, 1772 01:16:45,020 --> 01:16:46,620 do you know what I'm saying? 1773 01:16:46,620 --> 01:16:50,920 ♪ ♪ 1774 01:16:50,930 --> 01:16:52,430 - Who will fill his shoes 1775 01:16:52,430 --> 01:16:54,560 or what process will you go through? 1776 01:16:54,570 --> 01:16:57,240 - The executive council unions will meet, 1777 01:16:57,230 --> 01:16:58,500 and then they will decide 1778 01:16:58,500 --> 01:17:00,300 who is the next president union will be. 1779 01:17:00,300 --> 01:17:02,800 That is the process is in our constitution. 1780 01:17:02,810 --> 01:17:05,650 - Do you feel you can fill his shoes, if you have to? 1781 01:17:05,640 --> 01:17:07,570 - Well, um... 1782 01:17:07,580 --> 01:17:10,080 I thought - I worked For years with Cesar, 1783 01:17:10,080 --> 01:17:11,750 but I think that-- you know, I don't-- 1784 01:17:11,750 --> 01:17:13,050 it's up to the executive board 1785 01:17:13,050 --> 01:17:15,520 to decide who they want, you know. 1786 01:17:16,490 --> 01:17:18,420 - Certainly a hope 1787 01:17:18,420 --> 01:17:21,320 in some parts of people 1788 01:17:21,330 --> 01:17:24,600 that when Cesar dies, Dolores will take over, 1789 01:17:24,600 --> 01:17:28,100 since he was there from the beginning. 1790 01:17:28,100 --> 01:17:29,300 - You can imagine it. 1791 01:17:29,300 --> 01:17:32,040 Farmers' union run by a woman? 1792 01:17:32,040 --> 01:17:34,440 That will be history. 1793 01:17:34,440 --> 01:17:38,040 - But he was not elected. 1794 01:17:38,040 --> 01:17:41,570 - He called me to tell me, after Cesar passed, 1795 01:17:41,580 --> 01:17:45,180 that he won't succeed Cesar as president, 1796 01:17:45,180 --> 01:17:48,720 and I, like, are very upset. 1797 01:17:48,720 --> 01:17:51,450 And then, you know, he said to me really calm, 1798 01:17:51,460 --> 01:17:52,690 like, super calm, 1799 01:17:52,690 --> 01:17:54,760 but I know someone was hurt in his voice, 1800 01:17:54,760 --> 01:17:57,430 he said, "Barbara, it will be a fight, 1801 01:17:57,430 --> 01:18:00,700 one battle after another, if I fight for this." 1802 01:18:00,700 --> 01:18:03,830 - The workers want it, the volunteers want it, 1803 01:18:03,830 --> 01:18:05,700 you know, membership wants it, 1804 01:18:05,700 --> 01:18:07,170 but it's not about him. 1805 01:18:07,170 --> 01:18:09,800 It's about survival of unions. 1806 01:18:09,810 --> 01:18:12,640 And he recommends to others, 1807 01:18:12,640 --> 01:18:15,140 Arturo Rodriguez, to become president, 1808 01:18:15,150 --> 01:18:16,850 who is left union president, 1809 01:18:16,850 --> 01:18:18,620 You know, to this day. 1810 01:18:19,650 --> 01:18:22,050 ♪ ♪ 1811 01:18:22,050 --> 01:18:24,980 After that, my mother began to advocate 1812 01:18:24,990 --> 01:18:29,830 to return to the original way community organizing, 1813 01:18:29,830 --> 01:18:33,000 but he receives lots of contradictions 1814 01:18:33,000 --> 01:18:35,870 from the leader. 1815 01:18:35,870 --> 01:18:38,270 - I think there is an indication 1816 01:18:38,270 --> 01:18:41,270 that the input is not well received 1817 01:18:41,270 --> 01:18:44,310 as someone thinks. 1818 01:18:44,310 --> 01:18:47,580 - It's very difficult to see that, 1819 01:18:47,580 --> 01:18:50,180 after all that my mother has given, 1820 01:18:50,180 --> 01:18:51,780 throughout the years of his life 1821 01:18:51,780 --> 01:18:54,850 placing unions above everything, 1822 01:18:54,850 --> 01:18:57,780 You know, including all 11 children. 1823 01:18:57,790 --> 01:19:00,290 ♪ ♪ 1824 01:19:00,290 --> 01:19:04,130 - Many things change, and I feel that 1825 01:19:04,130 --> 01:19:06,560 maybe it's really it's time for me to go, 1826 01:19:06,560 --> 01:19:08,530 and I leave. 1827 01:19:08,530 --> 01:19:15,600 ♪ ♪ 1828 01:19:16,570 --> 01:19:18,770 - I remember the convention 1829 01:19:18,780 --> 01:19:22,480 where he actually gave him resignation. 1830 01:19:22,480 --> 01:19:25,720 That's very emotional experience 1831 01:19:25,720 --> 01:19:29,490 and I think it's very difficult for him. 1832 01:19:29,490 --> 01:19:31,860 - La compañera, Dolores Huerta. 1833 01:19:34,860 --> 01:19:41,870 ♪ ♪ 1834 01:19:55,080 --> 01:19:58,080 - 1835 01:19:58,080 --> 01:20:05,150 ♪ ♪ 1836 01:20:06,460 --> 01:20:09,090 - I remember my sister and me and my brother 1837 01:20:09,090 --> 01:20:11,690 being on stage and surrounding my mother, 1838 01:20:11,700 --> 01:20:13,670 You know, for support. 1839 01:20:13,660 --> 01:20:16,660 - 1840 01:20:16,670 --> 01:20:23,740 ♪ ♪ 1841 01:20:50,530 --> 01:20:53,630 - Almost like that when Cesar dies, you know? 1842 01:20:53,640 --> 01:20:58,680 It's like a big part of the thing of a dying agricultural worker. 1843 01:20:58,680 --> 01:21:01,550 Everyone there like, 1844 01:21:01,550 --> 01:21:04,780 I don't know, in shock, don't believe, you know? 1845 01:21:07,780 --> 01:21:12,280 ♪ ♪ 1846 01:21:12,290 --> 01:21:15,020 I say, no dry eyes at home. 1847 01:21:15,030 --> 01:21:18,030 1848 01:21:18,030 --> 01:21:19,460 ♪ ♪ 1849 01:21:19,460 --> 01:21:22,460 - 1850 01:21:22,470 --> 01:21:29,540 ♪ ♪ 1851 01:21:32,910 --> 01:21:36,180 1852 01:21:36,180 --> 01:21:39,180 1853 01:21:39,180 --> 01:21:43,150 ♪ ♪ 1854 01:21:43,150 --> 01:21:45,880 - Viva Dolores Huerta! 1855 01:21:45,890 --> 01:21:47,960 Viva Dolores Huerta! 1856 01:21:47,960 --> 01:21:49,890 Viva Dolores Huerta! 1857 01:21:49,890 --> 01:21:52,960 1858 01:22:02,670 --> 01:22:09,740 ♪ ♪ 1859 01:22:13,050 --> 01:22:14,920 - I can't imagine what he experienced, 1860 01:22:14,920 --> 01:22:16,720 resign from the union. 1861 01:22:16,720 --> 01:22:19,450 ♪ ♪ 1862 01:22:19,460 --> 01:22:21,660 There must be some people mourn, 1863 01:22:21,660 --> 01:22:24,330 but knowing Dolores, 1864 01:22:24,330 --> 01:22:26,560 there must also be already a few... 1865 01:22:26,560 --> 01:22:28,490 Moments "Sí, se puede" too. 1866 01:22:28,500 --> 01:22:32,070 "I will do it something important, 1867 01:22:32,070 --> 01:22:34,540 despite this." 1868 01:22:34,540 --> 01:22:38,410 - Then he understands Puffin / Nation award, 1869 01:22:38,410 --> 01:22:40,780 which is $ 100,000 to do whatever he wants to do. 1870 01:22:40,780 --> 01:22:43,080 There is no rope installed at all. 1871 01:22:43,080 --> 01:22:46,080 - He can save that money 1872 01:22:46,080 --> 01:22:47,380 to have a comfortable life for himself, 1873 01:22:47,380 --> 01:22:49,750 but Dolores never has been interested 1874 01:22:49,750 --> 01:22:53,390 1875 01:22:53,390 --> 01:22:56,390 a comfortable life for himself. 1876 01:22:56,390 --> 01:23:00,060 - After feeling bad must leave the union, 1877 01:23:00,060 --> 01:23:02,660 I think for myself, "I will use that money 1878 01:23:02,670 --> 01:23:05,370 to start doing community organizing." 1879 01:23:05,370 --> 01:23:06,770 My friend, please stand up. 1880 01:23:06,770 --> 01:23:08,670 - That's when Dolores announced 1881 01:23:08,670 --> 01:23:12,040 that he founded the Dolores Huerta Foundation. 1882 01:23:12,040 --> 01:23:13,310 all: Escucha! 1883 01:23:13,310 --> 01:23:15,680 Estamos en la lucha! 1884 01:23:15,680 --> 01:23:17,950 - We will start with Organizing 101. 1885 01:23:19,380 --> 01:23:21,580 - He really went to the grassroots, 1886 01:23:21,590 --> 01:23:24,120 someone else's house, home meeting, 1887 01:23:24,120 --> 01:23:26,990 see what people problems are, 1888 01:23:26,990 --> 01:23:28,820 help give them support, 1889 01:23:28,830 --> 01:23:31,500 so that they become vocal, and train people 1890 01:23:31,500 --> 01:23:33,900 to become community organizer. 1891 01:23:33,900 --> 01:23:35,270 - In the long run, 1892 01:23:35,270 --> 01:23:37,740 I think it benefits him sense of freedom, 1893 01:23:37,730 --> 01:23:39,800 freedom to touch every problem: 1894 01:23:39,800 --> 01:23:42,970 feminism, environment, 1895 01:23:42,970 --> 01:23:45,970 our people's politics, Latinos. 1896 01:23:45,980 --> 01:23:48,080 He makes everything connected. 1897 01:23:49,950 --> 01:23:54,190 - We will not stop until we get full legalization. 1898 01:23:54,180 --> 01:23:55,950 all: Sí, se puede! 1899 01:23:55,950 --> 01:23:57,820 Sí, sí, se puede! 1900 01:23:57,820 --> 01:23:59,290 Sí, se puede! 1901 01:23:59,290 --> 01:24:01,920 - Viva la mujer! all: Viva! 1902 01:24:01,930 --> 01:24:04,360 - Viva la Raza! all: Viva! 1903 01:24:04,360 --> 01:24:07,330 - We can make changes, but it must begin with us. 1904 01:24:09,930 --> 01:24:12,500 - And now, in Tucson, Arizona, 800 students 1905 01:24:12,500 --> 01:24:15,640 hear labor activist Dolores Huerta says this: 1906 01:24:19,880 --> 01:24:22,210 - Dolores will come to the city regularly 1907 01:24:22,210 --> 01:24:24,340 to talk with our youth. 1908 01:24:24,350 --> 01:24:27,020 But the only thing that comes from that is that sentence: 1909 01:24:27,020 --> 01:24:28,920 "Republicans hate Latin." 1910 01:24:28,920 --> 01:24:31,250 The blowback is quite intense. 1911 01:24:31,250 --> 01:24:33,180 - Dolores Huerta, 1912 01:24:33,190 --> 01:24:36,260 tell our children republicans hate Latinos. 1913 01:24:36,260 --> 01:24:37,890 - I think it's hate speech. 1914 01:24:37,890 --> 01:24:41,760 - Texas State Education Board 1915 01:24:41,770 --> 01:24:45,570 uh, reject you, uh, 1916 01:24:45,570 --> 01:24:48,540 being part of the social studying the curriculum. 1917 01:24:48,540 --> 01:24:51,610 - The reason is that people oppose Dolores Huerta... 1918 01:24:51,610 --> 01:24:52,980 - Right. 1919 01:24:52,980 --> 01:24:54,480 - He was quoted saying a few other things 1920 01:24:54,480 --> 01:24:56,280 it's rather negative. 1921 01:24:56,280 --> 01:24:58,180 - Horne said Huerta should not be allowed to address 1922 01:24:58,180 --> 01:25:00,710 any public schools assemblies in Arizona. 1923 01:25:00,720 --> 01:25:02,690 - He is testifying on behalf of the bill 1924 01:25:02,690 --> 01:25:06,360 which will prohibit ethnic learning in public schools. 1925 01:25:06,360 --> 01:25:08,430 - Ethnic studies brought to my attention 1926 01:25:08,430 --> 01:25:10,400 when a woman is named Dolores Huerta 1927 01:25:10,390 --> 01:25:13,990 give a speech at Tucson high school. 1928 01:25:14,000 --> 01:25:17,470 She is a former girlfriend of Cesar Chavez. 1929 01:25:17,470 --> 01:25:20,810 - If we go to full circle how is the country politician 1930 01:25:20,800 --> 01:25:22,170 and then on Fox News 1931 01:25:22,170 --> 01:25:24,700 will refer to it as the Cesar sidekick, 1932 01:25:24,710 --> 01:25:26,040 or in the case of Horne, 1933 01:25:26,040 --> 01:25:27,970 actually says his girlfriend, 1934 01:25:27,980 --> 01:25:30,780 that is a perfect example why we need ethnic studies, 1935 01:25:30,780 --> 01:25:34,480 because we have people in power at the policy level 1936 01:25:34,480 --> 01:25:37,780 who do not know the truth heroes of this country. 1937 01:25:37,790 --> 01:25:39,790 - I have to tell you, I never heard about this woman before. 1938 01:25:39,790 --> 01:25:41,160 - He's big in Arizona. 1939 01:25:41,160 --> 01:25:42,590 I don't know him. 1940 01:25:42,590 --> 01:25:45,790 - I mean, our knees are knee-high in sexism. 1941 01:25:45,800 --> 01:25:47,830 Like, City Center Sexism City, 1942 01:25:47,830 --> 01:25:51,030 when it comes to how strong he is, 1943 01:25:51,030 --> 01:25:53,730 You know, and how-- and why he doesn't study 1944 01:25:53,740 --> 01:25:56,470 and why people don't know him. 1945 01:25:56,470 --> 01:26:00,340 - That's really important to recognize 1946 01:26:00,340 --> 01:26:03,840 how far Dolores seen 1947 01:26:03,850 --> 01:26:06,480 as a subsidiary. 1948 01:26:06,480 --> 01:26:07,750 And Cesar Chavez, 1949 01:26:07,750 --> 01:26:10,050 I have all respect and respect 1950 01:26:10,050 --> 01:26:12,050 in the world for him. 1951 01:26:12,060 --> 01:26:14,060 But the assumption is, 1952 01:26:14,060 --> 01:26:15,690 he is the leader, 1953 01:26:15,690 --> 01:26:18,090 and Dolores are housekeepers 1954 01:26:18,090 --> 01:26:20,520 of movement. 1955 01:26:20,530 --> 01:26:22,560 - I mean, if you see written books, 1956 01:26:22,570 --> 01:26:25,800 You never see Dolores Huerta referred to as co-founder. 1957 01:26:25,800 --> 01:26:28,500 - He was there in the beginning. 1958 01:26:28,510 --> 01:26:29,910 He is there as a woman, 1959 01:26:29,910 --> 01:26:32,380 represent half of the workforce 1960 01:26:32,380 --> 01:26:34,380 in the field. 1961 01:26:34,380 --> 01:26:36,950 I think this is very important that people admit 1962 01:26:36,950 --> 01:26:38,520 that it is men and women working together. 1963 01:26:38,520 --> 01:26:41,620 - We tried to impress him it was important. 1964 01:26:41,620 --> 01:26:45,060 Latina girls need to see your statues, 1965 01:26:45,060 --> 01:26:48,600 and they must have you in their history books. 1966 01:26:48,590 --> 01:26:51,920 Like, we really have to set the record straight. 1967 01:26:51,930 --> 01:26:53,500 1968 01:26:53,500 --> 01:26:55,670 I mean, women can't be written from history. 1969 01:26:55,670 --> 01:26:58,840 - This is about all generations Chicanas young, colored young women, 1970 01:26:58,840 --> 01:27:02,110 who are currently involved in their own struggle, 1971 01:27:02,110 --> 01:27:04,840 and need be taught by example. 1972 01:27:04,840 --> 01:27:08,440 - We will never change 1973 01:27:08,450 --> 01:27:10,350 if people keep their place and keep quiet, 1974 01:27:10,350 --> 01:27:12,920 especially women, especially Latinos. 1975 01:27:12,920 --> 01:27:15,720 So, my mother, the story will be told, 1976 01:27:15,720 --> 01:27:18,450 and that's our job to make it happen. 1977 01:27:18,460 --> 01:27:21,860 - His opinion changes now, 1978 01:27:21,860 --> 01:27:24,290 but it's constant fighting for him. 1979 01:27:24,290 --> 01:27:27,060 1980 01:27:27,060 --> 01:27:29,790 - We are women, we are very used to be an accommodator. 1981 01:27:29,800 --> 01:27:32,130 We want to try to please people. 1982 01:27:32,140 --> 01:27:34,570 We must learn to think about ourselves. 1983 01:27:34,570 --> 01:27:36,070 And what do they say? 1984 01:27:36,070 --> 01:27:37,500 As a woman, you only think of yourself, 1985 01:27:37,510 --> 01:27:39,810 What are you then? Selfish, right? 1986 01:27:39,810 --> 01:27:42,380 If a woman is firm, 1987 01:27:42,380 --> 01:27:44,350 they use the B-word, right? 1988 01:27:44,350 --> 01:27:46,280 I think I always feel is wrong 1989 01:27:46,280 --> 01:27:49,310 for me to try to take credit for the work I do. 1990 01:27:49,320 --> 01:27:51,150 I don't think like that anymore. 1991 01:27:51,150 --> 01:27:53,950 We must be able to say to our ideas, 1992 01:27:53,960 --> 01:27:56,430 and then - I will quote Gloria Steinem at this-- 1993 01:27:56,430 --> 01:27:58,260 "Put the lights around it," right? 1994 01:27:58,260 --> 01:28:00,160 Beat the drum. 1995 01:28:00,160 --> 01:28:01,730 You know, write it down. 1996 01:28:01,730 --> 01:28:03,630 Put your name there to make sure 1997 01:28:03,630 --> 01:28:06,600 that you get credit for ideas that you have. 1998 01:28:06,600 --> 01:28:09,000 all: Sí, se puede! - Sí, se puede! 1999 01:28:09,010 --> 01:28:11,240 all: Sí, se puede! 2000 01:28:11,240 --> 01:28:12,740 - For Cesar, 2001 01:28:12,740 --> 01:28:15,780 "Sí, se puede" is not just a slogan. 2002 01:28:15,780 --> 01:28:17,880 - When people in Arizona say-- they told me, 2003 01:28:17,880 --> 01:28:19,310 "No, Dolores, no puede. 2004 01:28:19,320 --> 01:28:22,620 You can't do this in Arizona, only in California, " 2005 01:28:22,620 --> 01:28:24,690 My response to them is, " Sí, se puede. " 2006 01:28:24,690 --> 01:28:26,560 all: Sí, se puede! Sí, se puede! 2007 01:28:26,560 --> 01:28:28,260 - His is a call 2008 01:28:28,260 --> 01:28:29,790 that later comes to define 2009 01:28:29,790 --> 01:28:33,360 presidential campaign candidate Barack Obama. 2010 01:28:33,360 --> 01:28:34,760 - Yes we can. 2011 01:28:34,760 --> 01:28:37,290 - You have heard President Obama say, 2012 01:28:37,300 --> 01:28:39,030 " Yes we can "? 2013 01:28:39,040 --> 01:28:42,110 It comes from Cesar Chavez: Sí, se puede. 2014 01:28:42,110 --> 01:28:45,310 - Dolores Huerta appears with the slogan, 2015 01:28:45,310 --> 01:28:46,780 " Sí, se puede, " 2016 01:28:46,780 --> 01:28:50,880 and we all consider it to Cesar Chavez, 2017 01:28:50,880 --> 01:28:53,380 even Barack Obama. 2018 01:28:53,380 --> 01:28:55,050 Of course, when he gives it 2019 01:28:55,050 --> 01:28:56,880 Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2020 01:28:56,890 --> 01:28:58,620 he must improve himself. 2021 01:28:58,620 --> 01:28:59,890 2022 01:28:59,890 --> 01:29:02,730 - On a personal note, Dolores is very generous when I told him I had stolen the catchphrase, 2023 01:29:02,730 --> 01:29:05,660 "Sí, se puede," yes we can. 2024 01:29:05,660 --> 01:29:07,830 Uh, know him, 2025 01:29:07,830 --> 01:29:10,230 I am glad that he let me go easily, 2026 01:29:10,230 --> 01:29:13,100 Because Dolores doesn't play. 2027 01:29:13,100 --> 01:29:16,700 2028 01:29:19,740 --> 01:29:22,740 ♪ ♪ 2029 01:29:22,750 --> 01:29:24,220 - All that someone has is the story: 2030 01:29:24,210 --> 01:29:29,010 who they are, what they have gone through, 2031 01:29:29,020 --> 01:29:30,720 2032 01:29:30,720 --> 01:29:31,890 what their family has gone through. 2033 01:29:31,890 --> 01:29:33,560 This is their story, 2034 01:29:33,560 --> 01:29:35,860 and when you try deny them their story, 2035 01:29:35,860 --> 01:29:39,260 You take their strength. 2036 01:29:39,260 --> 01:29:41,260 - When you hear Dolores Huerta talks about 2037 01:29:41,260 --> 01:29:43,730 custom deletion, black, 2038 01:29:43,730 --> 01:29:46,730 and other memories in our history, 2039 01:29:46,740 --> 01:29:50,810 this is really about who struggle for memory 2040 01:29:50,810 --> 01:29:52,810 and memory that emancipation 2041 01:29:52,810 --> 01:29:55,680 or enslaving memory. 2042 01:29:55,680 --> 01:29:57,950 - That's what we learned 2043 01:29:57,950 --> 01:30:00,550 from our antepasados and our ancestors 2044 01:30:00,550 --> 01:30:02,350 and from Dolores: 2045 01:30:02,350 --> 01:30:05,380 You don't need to fear for strength. 2046 01:30:05,390 --> 01:30:08,220 You have your own dignity. 2047 01:30:08,220 --> 01:30:10,420 Very beautiful being a Mexican. 2048 01:30:10,430 --> 01:30:12,500 Very beautiful to be Chicano. 2049 01:30:12,500 --> 01:30:15,670 ♪ ♪ 2050 01:30:15,670 --> 01:30:19,940 - Yes, it will be entered Dolores Huerta. 2051 01:30:19,940 --> 01:30:21,670 ♪ ♪ 2052 01:30:21,670 --> 01:30:23,840 Vote is 6 to 9. 2053 01:30:23,840 --> 01:30:25,910 Amendments fail. 2054 01:30:25,910 --> 01:30:29,550 - Governor of Arizona, Jan Brewer has signed laws 2055 01:30:29,550 --> 01:30:32,580 prohibit ethnic studies in Arizona public schools. 2056 01:30:32,580 --> 01:30:34,850 - No matter what Tom Horne, 2057 01:30:34,850 --> 01:30:36,580 or what Jan Brewer does, 2058 01:30:36,590 --> 01:30:37,790 there is nothing they can do 2059 01:30:37,790 --> 01:30:41,060 can stop us from telling us our story. 2060 01:30:41,060 --> 01:30:45,230 - So, the legacy for me is one of sustainability. 2061 01:30:45,230 --> 01:30:49,030 You can do this job and don't burn, right? 2062 01:30:49,030 --> 01:30:52,160 None of us have a reason to leave. 2063 01:30:52,170 --> 01:30:53,670 - You are a young girl. 2064 01:30:53,670 --> 01:30:55,270 You must be dreaming. 2065 01:30:55,270 --> 01:30:58,000 It's not a dream to be someone who frees farm laborers. 2066 01:30:58,010 --> 01:31:00,740 There must be something behind it. 2067 01:31:00,740 --> 01:31:01,970 - Can I choose, 2068 01:31:01,980 --> 01:31:03,850 I might have done it being a dancer. 2069 01:31:05,110 --> 01:31:07,850 I like to dance very much, and music is very much, 2070 01:31:07,850 --> 01:31:09,350 but I found out if I like people 2071 01:31:09,350 --> 01:31:11,850 better than I dance or music. 2072 01:31:14,890 --> 01:31:17,490 2073 01:31:17,490 --> 01:31:20,290 - Despite that fact Dolores doesn't follow 2074 01:31:20,300 --> 01:31:23,030 his passion to become a dancer, 2075 01:31:23,030 --> 01:31:27,970 he is a dancer on the stage of justice. 2076 01:31:27,970 --> 01:31:29,570 - ♪ Suavemente ♪ 2077 01:31:29,570 --> 01:31:31,700 ♪ Biesame ♪ 2078 01:31:31,710 --> 01:31:33,310 ♪ Te quiero sentir tus labios ♪ 2079 01:31:33,310 --> 01:31:36,610 ♪ Besándome otra vez ♪ 2080 01:31:36,610 --> 01:31:38,210 ♪ Authorize otra vez ♪ 2081 01:31:38,210 --> 01:31:40,110 ♪ Yo quiero sentir tus labios ♪ 2082 01:31:40,120 --> 01:31:41,820 ♪ Besándome otra vez ♪ 2083 01:31:41,820 --> 01:31:43,690 ♪ Besa, big ♪ 2084 01:31:43,690 --> 01:31:46,220 ♪ Béame un poquito ♪ 2085 01:31:46,220 --> 01:31:47,850 ♪ Besa, big, big, big ♪ 2086 01:31:47,860 --> 01:31:50,290 ♪ Ratito's AUTO authorization ♪ 2087 01:31:50,290 --> 01:31:53,290 2088 01:31:53,300 --> 01:32:00,370 ♪ ♪ 2089 01:32:05,510 --> 01:32:07,480 ♪ Cuando tu me besas ♪ 2090 01:32:07,480 --> 01:32:09,380 ♪ I siento en el aire ♪ 2091 01:32:09,380 --> 01:32:11,110 ♪ Por eso cuando te veo ♪ 2092 01:32:11,110 --> 01:32:13,340 ♪ Comienzo a besarte ♪ 2093 01:32:13,350 --> 01:32:15,020 ♪ Y the te despegas ♪ 2094 01:32:15,020 --> 01:32:17,020 ♪ Yo me despierto ♪ 2095 01:32:17,020 --> 01:32:19,090 ♪ De ese rico sueño ♪ 2096 01:32:19,090 --> 01:32:20,820 ♪ Que me and tus besos ♪ 2097 01:32:20,820 --> 01:32:22,950 ♪ Suavemente ♪ 2098 01:32:22,960 --> 01:32:24,830 ♪ Biesame ♪ 2099 01:32:24,830 --> 01:32:26,660 ♪ Que yo quiero sentir tus labios ♪ 2100 01:32:26,660 --> 01:32:28,260 ♪ Besando I am otra vez ♪ 2101 01:32:28,260 --> 01:32:30,490 ♪ Suavemente ese coro! ♪ 2102 01:32:30,500 --> 01:32:32,270 ♪ Biesame ♪ 2103 01:32:32,270 --> 01:32:34,070 ♪ Que yo quiero sentir tus labios ♪ 2104 01:32:34,070 --> 01:32:36,340 ♪ Besando I am otra vez ♪ 2105 01:32:36,340 --> 01:32:37,910 ♪ Bale suavecito ♪ 2106 01:32:37,910 --> 01:32:40,210 ♪ Sin prisa y con calma ♪ 2107 01:32:40,210 --> 01:32:42,040 ♪ Dame to be profundo ♪ 2108 01:32:42,050 --> 01:32:44,220 ♪ Que me llegue al alma ♪ 2109 01:32:44,210 --> 01:32:45,580 ♪ Dame un beso mas ♪ 2110 01:32:45,580 --> 01:32:47,910 ♪ Que en mi boca chilli ♪ 2111 01:32:47,920 --> 01:32:49,890 ♪ Dame un beso despacito ♪ 2112 01:32:49,890 --> 01:32:51,620 ♪ Dame un beso suave ♪ 2113 01:32:51,620 --> 01:32:53,120 ♪ Suavemente ♪ 2114 01:32:53,120 --> 01:32:56,120 2115 01:32:56,130 --> 01:33:03,200 ♪ ♪ 2116 01:33:13,080 --> 01:33:16,150 - ♪ Up to the philosophy ♪ 2117 01:33:16,150 --> 01:33:19,020 ♪ Who holds one superior race ♪ 2118 01:33:19,020 --> 01:33:22,360 ♪ And the others ♪ 2119 01:33:22,350 --> 01:33:25,620 ♪ Lower ♪ 2120 01:33:25,620 --> 01:33:28,820 ♪ Finally ♪ 2121 01:33:28,830 --> 01:33:32,130 ♪ And permanently ♪ 2122 01:33:32,130 --> 01:33:35,060 ♪ Discredited ♪ 2123 01:33:35,060 --> 01:33:38,000 ♪ And abandoned ♪ 2124 01:33:38,000 --> 01:33:42,170 ♪ Everywhere is war ♪ 2125 01:33:42,170 --> 01:33:45,040 ♪ War ♪ 2126 01:33:45,040 --> 01:33:48,240 ♪ It arrived no more ♪ 2127 01:33:48,240 --> 01:33:51,310 ♪ First class and second class citizens ♪ 2128 01:33:51,310 --> 01:33:53,180 ♪ Of all countries ♪