September 25th, 2024
6:30 PM- 8:30 PM. 
Doors Open at 6 PM

Mexican Fiesta's Flores Hall
2997 South 20th Street, Milwaukee

Event Screening Sponsored by

This documentary is based on Jesus Salas' memoir, "Obreros Unidos: The Roots and Legacy of the Farmworkers Movement". It explores the historical struggle of Latino migrant farmworkers during the 1960s, who came from the Texas-Mexico border seeking better conditions, similar to escaping South African apartheid. Each year, around 100,000 workers and their families traveled to work in agricultural fields. Although Wisconsin had some of the most progressive labor laws, these were not effectively enforced for the migrant workers. As a result, they united in a movement that challenged employers who denied them their rights.

Milwaukee PBS is proud to present the new documentary ROOTS AND LEGACY: JESUS SALAS by Producer of ¡Adelante!, Patricia Gómez, Associate Producer Salvador Gómez, and Editor Yvonne Sanchez.

The documentary ROOTS AND LEGACY: JESUS SALAS is based on Jesus Salas' memoir "Obreros Unidos: The Roots and Legacy of the Farmworkers Movement". It sheds light on the historical struggle of Latino migrant farmworkers during the 1960s.

Facing harsh living conditions, the farmworkers united to confront employers who denied them their rights. The movement led to new social services organizations and significant progress for Latinos in Wisconsin.

The screening starts at 6:30 pm, followed by a panel discussion. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to come together and honor the rich culture and heritage of our Latino community!

Viewing times:

• Tuesday, September 17, 08:00 pm on CH 10
• Tuesday, September 17, 10:30 pm on CH 10
• Wednesday, September 18, 03:00 pm on CH 10
• Wednesday, September 18, 05:30 pm on CH 10
• Wednesday, September 18, 06:00 pm on CH 36
• Monday, September 23, 08:00 pm on CH 36
• Thursday, September 26, 05:30 am on CH 36
• Monday, September 30, 10:00 pm on CH 10

Patricia Gomez (Producer) a multi-EMMY Award-winning broadcasting professional with more than 35 years of experience in public television is the producer and host of Milwaukee PBS Adelante! Patricia has dedicated her career to seeking the truth, serving her community, and highlighting the contributions and rich heritage of Latinos.

Read Gomez's professional bio

Jesús Salas is a celebrated changemaker who has dedicated his life to farmworker justice. Salas and his family first migrated to Wisconsin in the early 1940s during a time of increased migration to the area during and after World War II.

Chacon, 84, played a key part in the Latino community’s fight for change and justice in Wisconsin.  

He was a part of a series of protests against Milwaukee’s Allen-Bradley Co. to get the manufacturer, now owned by Rockwell Automation, to hire Black and Latino workers. He spent years rallying for welfare reform or advocating for Latino rights.

 And in the years that followed, Chacon took on leadership roles in some of the groups and organizations that grew out of the protests.