Salt of the Earth 1954

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.

Cast:

Rosaura Revueltas
Esperanza Quintero 

Juan Chacón
Ramon Quintero 

Will Geer
Sheriff 

David Bauer
Barton 

Mervin Williams
Hartwell 

David Sarvis
Alexander 

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