George Ballis, a long-time  free lance photographer of the  farmworker movement is kneeling at the end of the altar looking back at Cesar Chavez, no doubt pondering his next shot. During the course of the 25-day fast, despite repeated requests from the state and national press corps, Chavez gave no interviews. The only photos permitted were those taken at the public religious ceremony each evening.

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