Salt of the Earth
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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.
| Released | 14 Mar 1954 |
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| Genres | Drama, History |
| Runtime | 1 hour, 34 minutes |
| Countries | United States of America |
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