Catholic Mass for UFW

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Film Date
9/21/70
Film Reference Number
KQN 941
Description
KQED News report from September 21st 1970 featuring a Catholic Mass for farm workers in California's Salinas Valley who are boycotting Bud Antle lettuce. Worshippers march into the church and listen to a sermon which draws parallels between Christian doctrine and the struggle for collective bargaining rights. The priest concludes his speech by chanting ?Viva C?sar Ch?vez!? Protesters are seen receiving mass and singing hymns. A representative of the United Farm Workers declares to reporters outside that within two weeks individually wrapped lettuce heads bearing their union label will be available to buy on supermarket shelves.
Format
16mm newsfilm