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Salt of the Earth

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6.9/10 • 85

1954-03-141h 34m

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At New Mexico's Empire Zinc mine, Mexican-American workers protest the unsafe work conditions and unequal wages compared to their Anglo counterparts. Ramon Quintero helps organize the strike, but he is shown to be a hypocrite by treating his pregnant wife, Esperanza, with a similar unfairness. When an injunction stops the men from protesting, however, the gender roles are reversed, and women find themselves on the picket lines while the men stay at home.

Directors
Herbert J. Biberman
Writters
Michael Wilson
Editors
Joan Laird

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  1. Rosaura Revueltas

    Rosaura Revueltas

    Esperanza Quintero

  2. Juan Chacón

    Juan Chacón

    Ramon Quintero

  3. Will Geer

    Will Geer

    Sheriff

  4. David Bauer

    David Bauer

    Barton

  5. Mervin Williams

    Mervin Williams

    Hartwell

  6. David Sarvis

    David Sarvis

    Alexander

  7. Clinton Jencks

    Clinton Jencks

    Frank Barnes

  8. Virginia Jencks

    Virginia Jencks

    Ruth Barnes

  9. Henrietta Williams

    Henrietta Williams

    Teresa Vidal

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
--
Revenue
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Keywords
strikelabor unionwomen empowerment