the result, while inspirational, falls into the category of a conventional account of a great man. Cesar Chavez hits all the right notes but never attempts anything rash, daring, or extraordinary
it's a clear and moving story, although the messier edges of the man have been smoothed out to fit the screen, and some of the victories may have been exaggerated to provide a happier ending
by Bill Zwecker [Chicago Sun-Times ]
by Rafer Guzman [Newsday ]
by James Berardinelli [ReelViews ]
