Photos/video from 'Dolores' screening: Huerta in person with Bratt Brothers, Carlos Santana, Martin Sheen

Nuart Theatre in West L.A. hosts sold-out event

The marquee of the Nuart Theatre in West L.A., where "Dolores" is now showing. Friday, September 8, 2017. Photo by Matt Carey

It was a busy weekend for 87-year-old Dolores Huerta, the renowned labor rights activist and subject of the new documentary Dolores.

She appeared at screenings for Peter Bratt's film in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, demonstrating the kind of energy and conviction that have made her one of the most successful organizers of her time. Below are photos and videos from the 7:30pm screening at the Nuart Theatre in West L.A. on Friday (September 8). All photos and video by Matt Carey.

Dolores Huerta speaks to the audience during a Q&A following a screening of the documentary about her life.

The credits roll as the Q&A begins. To the right of Dolores Huerta is director Peter Bratt. To her left is musician Carlos Santana, executive producer of the documentary.

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Director Peter Bratt on stage with his brother Benjamin, consulting producer on "Dolores."

Dolores Huerta makes a point during the Q&A.

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Dolores displays her talent for motivating a crowd.

Benjamin Bratt, consulting producer on "Dolores," speaks during the Q&A.

"Dolores" signage outside the Nuart.

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Crowds waiting to enter the 7:30pm screening at the Nuart.

Dolores Huerta poses for photos with fans after the Q&A.

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Dolores leads the audience in a Sí Se Puede chant. She came up with the slogan decades ago, which was later adopted by Barack Obama during his 2008 presidential campaign.

Martin Sheen moderates the Q&A. He has a long history supporting the work of Huerta and Cesar Chavez.

A screening attendee holds a Dolores poster.

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The east-facing side of the Nuart marquee.

Consulting producer Benjamin Bratt greets fans after the Q&A.

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A crowd lingers after the Q&A at the Nuart.

A poster for Dolores Huerta's foundation outside the Nuart.

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Actor Martin Sheen poses for a photo with a fan before the "Dolores" screening. He moderated the Q&A that followed.

Executive producer Carlos Santana at the Q&A with Dolores Huerta. Some of Santana's music is used in the film "Dolores."