cesar chavez

César Chávez film to open in Mexico May 1st

Diego Luna thanks Sonora for help in filming of César Chávez César Chávez, which was filmed in the natural scenery of Sonora, hits theaters in Mexico on May 1st. Mexican actor, producer, and director Diego Luna expressed thanks to the people of Sonora for their solidarity, generosity, and friendliness during the filming of the César […]

La película Chávez tiene lazos con Sonora

Por Shandra Keesecker-Rivero En una de nuestras últimas paradas en Phoenix antes de agarrar el camino de regreso a Puerto Peñasco, de repente me llamó la atención la camiseta que llevaba un joven entrando a la tienda; la camiseta decía “Secundaria César Chávez.” Empecé a pensar en el porque habíamos venido a Phoenix precisamente este […]

Chavez film with ties to Sonora

[En español] At one of our final stops before leaving the Phoenix area for the journey back to Puerto Peñasco, a preteen entering the store wearing a red t-shirt with black lettering caught my eye. The shirt read, “Cesar Chavez Middle School.” I thought about the entire reason we had driven up to Phoenix this […]

Governor Padrés visits White House for Chavez screening

Sonora Governor Guillermo Padrés was invited to the White House by U.S. President Barack Obama to view a screening of the film “Chavez: An American Hero,” which was filmed mostly in Sonora. The Governor deemed the invitation to be one of pride for all Sonorans, as this sends a message of strength, development, and safety […]