Content overview: “Director Gregory Nava Remembers Dolores Huerta, Civil Rights Icon and Matchmaker Who Share”. Gregory Nava, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind “Selena” and “El Norte,” is mourning the loss of Dolores Huerta, the legendary labor leader and civil rights activist who died Wednesday at age 96. Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez, was not only a towering figure in A Director Gregory Nava Remembers Dolores Huerta, Civil Rights Icon and Matchmaker Who Shared Her Life Story
Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez, was not only a towering figure in American history but also a personal force in Nava’s life: she introduced him to his wife, producer Barbara Martinez Jitner, and served as a witness at their wedding. The couple spent more than 70 hours interviewing Huerta in her final years, gaining unprecedented access to her memories, struggles, and private reflections. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.