Cesar Chavez 2014
The movie Cesar Chavez is a true story based on a life of a Mexican American labourer, a civil rights activist and a farm worker who stand for the rights of the people. Starring Michael Peña, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson and John Malkovich and directed by Diego Luna. The film was release last March 2014 and premiered at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival.
The movie has some positive points and negative points, most movies have it, and the negative points are that for some points something is missing or maybe they did not show the characters interesting life other than being an activist. Most people don't know Cesar Chavez and maybe the fact that most people did not actually connect with the movie. There is not enough time to tell the story of a person in the big screen especially a historical one. But the cast did a good job delivering the script and giving emotional reactions. The movie is inspiring and gives people hope their future, educating people about human rights and privileges. The cast perform their role very well; Michael's acting really copied the original Cesar way of speaking and moving. For me, standing for your rights is necessary people abuses other peoples weaknesses and taking advantage of what they know is really a greedy way of managing. Giving workers what they deserve can motivate them will set their mind to give their best. Gaining peoples trust is something hard to get.
A little history about Chavez for the people don't know him, Chavez is a co-founder of National Farm Worker Association also know now as United Farm Workers union or UFW. Chavez received the Jefferson Awards for Greatest Public Service Benefitting the Disadvantage and in 1992; Chavez was awarded the Pacem in Terris Award or "Peace on Earth in Latin who was encyclical by Pope John XXIII in 1963. In 1993 President Bill Clinton presented Chavez the President Medal of Freedom. Many places were named after Chavez in California, in Seattle, in Texas, in Los Angeles, in San Francisco and many more.
The movie is worth watching because it's a true to life film about a memorable person and about an individual standing for the people. It's a great movie with fascinating storyline and script deliverance. A historical moment worth watching and remembering, this is what people needs today a modern Cesar Chavez.
Get On Up 2014
The movie Get on Up is a biographical movie about the life of the singer James Brown. Starring Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis and Tika Sumpter and directed by Tate Taylor and was released last August 1. 2014. James Brown is a famous singer; he got the spirit and talent that why he was called the Godfather of Soul.
The movie tells the story of James Brown (James Joseph Brown, Jr.) who created soulful song and give life to the dance floor. The film consists of time paradox scene, it's like time travelling to past going back to present, but you'll get it when viewing it. In the movie James Brown (played by Chadwick Boseman) walk through a dark hallway, people shouting and calling his name. Augusta, Georgia 1988 James while working at a strip mall he owns learns that Shirley Buell (played by Cleta Elaine Ellington) is using his bathroom without his permission. He then confronts her and accidentally fires his shotgun and attracts police officers.
In the 1960s, while in a plane with his crew their plane got shot and blame the corporal about the incident. James was born on 1933 and was raised by Susie (played by Viola Davis in the movie) and Joe (played by Lennie James in the movie) whose marriage was fraught because of financial problem and abuse. James and his band perform and called themselves "The Famous Flames". James childhood days, Susie leaves Joe but Joe threatens her with a gun if he takes James with her so she leave James to Joe. James in his father's arm continued to abuse him until he separately joins the army and live with his Aunt Honey. James was arrested and sent to prison for 3-5 years for stealing a suit from a car and while in prison he meets Bobby Byrd (played by Nelsan Ellis) who helps him to get a parole by helping Byrd in his households (or I say prison choirs). Release from prison James and Bobby perform as the band "The Famous Flames" and then had a contract with King Records. James became so proud of himself and ignores his band mate's suggestion and request. James and Bobby had an argument and leave their separate ways. Teddy dies and Bobby gave him a fair of ticket for his next show.
This is a great movie to watch, inspiring and memorable. James Brown was born on May 3, 1933 and died December 25, 2006, a person to remember.