Media Room

Welcome to the Media Room, a curated collection of moments from my journey as a filmmaker, author, and speaker. Here you’ll find photos and videos from film projects, public talks, and behind-the-scenes moments that reflect the stories I tell and the people and places that inspire them.

CI Special: Hailing Cesar

Eduardo Chávez finds his path to honoring his grandfather César's legacy through storytelling.

LA Times | Hailing Cesar

Eduardo Chávez realizó un documental para comprender aun más el legado y la lucha de su abuelo, el activista de los derechos civiles César Chávez

UT Dallas | Hailing Cesar

Film Hailing Cesar is a documentary that highlights human rights activist, Cesar Chavez, who in the 1970s fought for the rights of farmworkers in the United States. This film captures Eduardo's personal journey in connecting with his grandfather's legacy through the eyes of those he affected. Furthermore, he brings to light the continued fight for labor rights, Latinx empowerment, activism, and social justice ongoing in the United States.

Cuyamaca College Hosts Eduardo Chavez

As the grandson of both the legendary civil rights activist Cesar Chavez and the Cuban revolutionary Max Lesnik, Eduardo Chavez is the scion of two revolutionary families. Eduardo's political and activist background influenced his feature documentary, "Hailing Cesar," released April 2018.

Oxy Arts | Panel Discussion

“Hailing Cesar" is a film that follows Eduardo Chavez’s journey to understand the legacy and struggle of his grandfather Cesar Chavez. The screening was followed by a panel discussion with director Eduardo Chavez, muralists John Zender Estrada, Daniel Cervantes and Pola Lopez, and scholar-artivist Brenda Perez.

Eduardo Chavez
Panel discussion with Eduardo Chávez sitting on stage in front of an audience.
Group of children listening to a Eduardo Chávez during an outdoor educational activity in a garden or park.
Eduardo Chávez in front of a large screen with a political poster of César Chávez making a peace sign.
People harvesting grapes in a vineyard, with Eduardo Chávez in a plaid shirt and cap standing and two others picking grapes.
A person with long brown hair wearing a brown coat is taking a photograph of a man with dark hair, sunglasses, a blue denim jacket, and light-colored pants at a film festival event. The background features a banner with the word 'CATE' and 'Film Fest
A man with curly dark hair, sunglasses, a light blue denim shirt, black pants, and white sneakers stands next to a poster board promoting a screening of the documentary film 'Healing Cesar' on March 19, 2019. He is outdoors on a grassy area near tree
Schedule of Eduardo Chavez Speaking Tour for Spring 2020, listing events from February through April at various colleges and universities, including dates and locations.
A woman and a man sitting in front of a red background with Oreo logos. The woman is wearing glasses and a black sleeveless top, and the man is wearing a denim jacket and a white shirt, holding a microphone. The text overlay reads "Heinz College Spea
Poster for Hailing Cesar Tour 2019 by Eduardo Chavez, listing dates and locations for college events in January through April 2019, overlaid on a landscape image of green fields and farmland.
A young man with dark hair speaking into a microphone on a stage at Loyola Marymount University. There is a podium with the university's name and logo on it, and a large projection screen behind him. The stage has red curtains.
Schedule poster for Eduardo Chavez speaking tour during Hispanic Heritage Month 2019 with dates and locations listed.
A man sitting on a chair in front of a large screen displaying 'Directed By: Eduardo Chavez', likely at a film screening or presentation.
A person with dark curly hair and a green backpack signs a colorful poster on a wall at an event. The poster features photos of people, event information, and bright yellow and pink speech bubbles highlighting event details.
Three men working in a vineyard, with one in a plaid shirt and San Francisco Giants baseball cap, holding a glove, looking at the camera, and the others focused on tending the grapevines.
A man wearing a plaid shirt, cap, and gloves working among green grapevine plants in a vineyard or garden.
A young man with dark hair and light skin standing on a stage, speaking into a microphone and waving. He's wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, light blue jeans, and white Nike sneakers with red swooshes. The background is plain and the stage has a woo
Three men standing on a red carpet in front of a purple backdrop with event logos, at the San Diego Latino Film Festival. The man on the left wears a plaid shirt and hat, the man in the middle wears a white T-shirt and sunglasses, and the man on the
Promotional poster for the 'Hailing Cesar' university speaking tour Fall 2023. Features a photo of people working in a vineyard, with text listing tour dates and universities, and a portrait of Cesar wearing a rugged shirt with a microphone, credited
Sunrise over a lush vineyard in a valley with rolling hills and clouds in the sky.
Poster announcing Eduardo Chavez speaking tour of spring 2024 with a photo of people working in a vineyard.