Synopsis
Chronicling the birth of a modern American movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Passionate but soft-spoken, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. Chavez inspired millions of Americans from all walks of life who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual’s ability to change the world.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,861,528 (51.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 664 opening theaters/664 max. theaters, 2.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $7,712,809 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,601-6,700) | 6,621 | $5,571,497 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,001-10,100) | 10,099 | $5,571,497 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 28th, 2014 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
| Video Release: | July 22nd, 2014 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for some violence and language. (Rating bulletin 2297, 11/6/2013) |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Unions, Biography, Strike, Bigotry, Immigration, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, Biographical Drama, Life on a Farm, Set in California |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Canana, El Gobierno del Estado de Sonora, Participant Media, Image Nation, Dream Management and Entertainment, Mr. Mudd |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |