Salt of the earth

Author

H J Biberman

Call Number

• BLU-RAY DRAMA (CEN)

Languages

In English, with optional English subtitles.

Performers

Rosaura Revueltas, Juan Chacón, Will Geer.

Publication Information

[Rockport, MA] : The Film Detective, [2015]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (94 minutes) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

"Salt of the Earth centers on a long, difficult, workers' strike against a mining company in new Mexico. Ramon Quintero fights for equity of wages as well as health and safety issues, but at home he mistreats his wife, Esperanza. When the men are forced to end their picketing, Esperanza joins the other women who demand to play a role in the strike, against their husband's wishes. Written, directed, and produced by members of the original blacklisted "Hollywood Ten," Salt of the Earth is a powerful, persuasive drama that educates and inspires."--Container.

Notes

"The only US blacklisted film"--Container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1954.