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Salt of the Earth is a 1954 American drama film written by Michael Wilson, directed by Herbert J. Biberman, and produced by Paul Jarrico. All had been blacklisted by the Hollywood establishment due to their alleged involvement in communist politics.
A drama based on a true strike by Mexican-American workers at a zinc mine in New Mexico. The film was produced by a blacklisted crew and cast, and was banned by the US government until the late 1960s.
- (4.1K)
- Drama, History
- Herbert J. Biberman
- 1954-10-20
Based on an actual strike against the Empire Zinc Mine in New Mexico, the film deals with the prejudice against the Mexican-American workers, who struck to a...
- 92 min
- 135.1K
- ampopfilms
Jul 31, 2021 · A blacklisted crew of artists made this film to dramatize the 1951-52 Mexican-American miners' strike for wage justice and safe working conditions. The film depicts the workers' resistance, solidarity, and emancipation with humor and lyricism, despite facing censorship and repression.
Feb 10, 2022 · Salt of the Earth centers on a long, difficult workers' strike against a mining company in New Mexico. Ramon Quintero (Juan Chacon) fights for equity of wages as well as health and safety issues...
- 92 min
- 4.9K
- The Film Detective
Jul 27, 2015 · Watch the Trailer for Salt of the Earth (1954) on The Film Detective. "Salt of the Earth" centers on a long, difficult workers’ strike against a mining company in New Mexico. Ramon Quintero ...
- 2 min
- 6.6K
- The Film Detective
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The wives of striking mineworkers fight to keep the union going.
