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"I thought American Agitators was fantastic. I am ready to start organizing to change the world".

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Fred Ross Sr.’s fight for social justice documented in new film narrated by Luis Valdez.

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Photo | Film gets standing ovation

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Opinion: Fred Ross influenced labor leaders and activists. This film pays tribute to his work.

“Bringing Fred’s life to the screen is the medicine our society needs right now. He empowered people to be

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Raymond Telles on the Power of Documentary Filmmaking

Few filmmakers have captured the depth and breadth of history, social justice, and personal storytelling quite like Raymond Telles.

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Cinequest 2025: 18 films at beloved San Jose fest you need to see

The film festival boasts an eye-popping lineup of 238 films, close to half of which are world or U.S. premieres.

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San Jose film festival is a five-star economic boost

Film-lovers from across the globe have landed in San Jose for Cinequest, giving downtown a multimillion-dollar economic boost.

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America's Social Arsonist

Fred Ross and Grassroots Organizing in the Twentieth Century

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Fred Ross’ Organizing Legacy

The new documentary American Agitators looks at the life and legacy of Fred Ross Sr., one of the most influential

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