Gripping Biopic Of Heroic Activist Cesar Chavez Arrives On Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD And Video On Demand This July
The gripping biopic about the most important Hispanic activist in American history, Cesar Chavez, arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD Ultraviolet™), DVD (plus Digital Ultraviolet), Video on Demand and Pay-Per-View July 22 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The film will be available two weeks earlier on Digital HD on July 8. An all-star cast led by Michael Peña, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson and Academy Award® nominee John Malkovich (Best Supporting Actor, In the Line of Fire, 1994) bring to life the inspirational story of the man who moved millions to join the fight for social justice. A “making of” documentary will be available exclusively on the Blu-ray release. Cesar Chavez will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail prices of $19.99 and $19.98, respectively.
From Pantelion Films, the studio behind the blockbuster crossover hit Instructions Not Included, and directed by Diego Luna (Abel) from a screenplay by Keir Pearson and Timothy J. Sexton and story by Keir Pearson, Cesar Chavez tells the story of a man who inspired millions of Americans from all walks of life to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey began in Delano, California, and led him across the United States and to Europe where he tirelessly fought for reform. Cesar Chavez chronicles this incredible story and is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual’s ability to change the world.
CAST
Michael Peña American Hustle, End of Watch, The Lincoln Lawyer
America Ferrera End of Watch, TV’s “The Good Wife,” TV’s “Ugly Betty”
Rosario Dawson Gimme Shelter, Sin City, Seven Pounds, Grindhouse
Jacob Vargas TV’s “Sons of Anarchy,” Traffic
Yancey Arias TV’s “Castle,” TV’s “Revenge”
Wes Bentley The Hunger Games, American Beauty, Lovelace
John Ortiz Silver Linings Playbook, American Gangster
and John Malkovich Red, Being John Malkovich, In the Line of Fire
BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES*
- “Making of Cesar Chavez” Documentary
*Subject to change
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2014
Title Copyright: Cesar Chavez © 2013 CANANA INTERNACIONAL S.A.P.I. de C.V. © 2013 Pantelion, LLC. © 2013 PM/IN Fund, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2014 Pantelion, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Theatrical Release
Rating: PG-13 for Some Violence and Language
Genre: Drama; Biography
Blu-ray Closed Captioned: English SDH
DVD Closed Captioned: English
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Feature Run Time: 102 minutes
Blu-ray Format: 1080P High Definition 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
Blu-ray Audio Status: 5.1 English DTS-HD Master Audio™
DVD Audio Status: 5.1 English Dolby Digital