Michael Pena stars as Cesar Chavez in the movie “Chavez”

Cesar Chavez, right, in 1966 is portrayed in “Chavez” by Michael Pena. (Participant Media/Los Angeles Times)

June 28, 2012 12:33 PM PT

The first feature film about Latino icon Cesar Chavez.

Cesar Chavez, right, in 1970 is portrayed in “Chavez” by Michael Pena. (Participant Media/Associated Press)