FAST AT THE FORTY ACRES (Photo Essay)
In the Spring of 1968, Cesar Chavez fasted for 25 days to recommit his farmworker movement to nonviolence. The Fast took place on the outskirts of Delano at the union headquarters called Forty Acres. The commentary for these photos was written by LeRoy Chatfield.
FAST AT FORTY ACRES – KOUNS & LEWIS 1968
PHOTO BY JOHN KOUNS
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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