The Fight In The Fields (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, The Fight In The Fields is a notable film.
What it’s about. This documentary traces the history of the United Farmworkers Union and the life of its founder, Cesar Chavez, from his birth in Arizona, his education into organizing and non-violence, his formation of the union, to his death in 1993. It includes newsreel footage of the Delano grape boycott, Senate hearings conducted by Robert F. Kennedy, Chavez's fasts, encounters with growers and rival Teamsters. Recent interviews with Chavez family members, Ethyl Kennedy, Roger Cardinal Mahony, Governor Jerry Brown, and current and past UFW leaders round out the history and assessment of Chavez and the Union.
Who’s in it. The Fight In The Fields stars Henry Darrow as Narrator.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fight In The Fields page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fight In The Fields (1997)?
- In US, The Fight In The Fields is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Fight In The Fields?
- The Fight In The Fields stars Henry Darrow.