Salt of the Earth
At last, an honest movie about American working people
1954 1h 34m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Salt of the Earth |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 14, 1954 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Keywords | women empowerment, strike, labor union |
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FAQ
What is Salt of the Earth about?
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.
When was Salt of the Earth released?
Salt of the Earth was released on Mar 14, 1954 (status: Released).
Who directed Salt of the Earth?
Herbert J. Biberman directed Salt of the Earth.
What is the TMDB rating of Salt of the Earth?
Salt of the Earth has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 from 104 votes.