'' Cesar Chavez '' is a 2014 Mexican-American biographical film produced and directed by Diego Luna about the life of American labor leader Cesar Chavez , who cofounded the United Farm Workers . The film stars Michael Peña as Chavez . John Malkovich co-stars as the owner of a large industrial grape farm who leads the opposition to Chavez 's organizing efforts . It premiered in the Berlinale Special Galas section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival
64th Berlin International Film Festival
64th Berlin International Film Festival
Cesar Chavez (film)