Dolores
Dolores

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Dolores

2018
Movie
41 min
English

A month after her tragic death at a shockingly young age, the great Dolores O'Riordan is remembered in a collection of interviews, live footage and promo videos from the 1990s.

Insights

IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users96%
Director: Peter BrattGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

Dolores is a documentary film that chronicles the life and activism of Dolores Huerta, a Filipino-American labor leader and civil rights activist. The film highlights her co-founding of the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez and her lifelong fight for workers' rights, racial justice, and gender equality. It showcases her powerful oratory skills, her unwavering dedication to social change, and her influence on major historical movements.

Critical Reception

Dolores received widespread critical acclaim for its powerful portrayal of an often-overlooked historical figure and its insightful exploration of social justice movements. Critics lauded the film for its compelling narrative, its archival footage, and Huerta's own dynamic presence. Audiences were moved by her dedication and resilience.

What Reviewers Say

  • A profoundly moving and inspiring portrait of a true American hero.

  • Highlights the critical, often unsung, role of Dolores Huerta in shaping civil rights history.

  • A vital and timely documentary that celebrates a legendary activist.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praise Dolores Huerta's lifelong dedication to activism and social justice. They commend the documentary for shedding light on her crucial contributions, often overshadowed by others. Many viewers found the film inspiring and a powerful reminder of the importance of fighting for human rights.

Awards & Accolades

Screened at the Sundance Film Festival. Received positive reviews and audience awards at various film festivals.

Fun Fact

Dolores Huerta coined the phrase 'Sí, se puede' (Yes, we can), which later became a prominent slogan for the labor movement and inspired subsequent social and political campaigns.

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