Based on actual events, this landmark film depicts a strike by Mexican-American mineworkers in New Mexico. It is remarkably prophetic in its portrayal of the wives of the workers and seems to anticipate the women's liberat... more »ion movement that would rise over a decade later. Against a backdrop of social injustice, a riveting family drama is played out by the characters of Ramon and Esperanza, a Mexican-American miner and his wife. In the course of the strike, Ramon and Esperanza find their roles reversed: an injunction against the male strikers moves the women to take over the picket line, leaving the men to domestic duties. The women evolve from the men's subordinates into their allies and equals.
The film's very existence is the result of political struggle. In the history of Hollywood there are few films with a story behind its making as dramatically riveting as this one. Made during the McCarthy era by a group of blacklisted filmmakers who were among the best and the brightest Hollywood talent of the day, Salt of the Earth is itself a powerful and emotionally charged film. For the first time, this disc tells the true story of this troubled production, while also allowing the user to meet the filmmakers, understand the historical background and view the film on the same disc. During production, the blacklisted cast and crew were subject to attacks by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).
Included:
-Documentary, The Hollywood Ten
-Chronicle of the production and distribution of the only blacklisted U.S. film
-Hundreds of production stills
-Biographies of the filmmakers
-Theatrical trailer
-Shooting and editing notes
-History and photos of the strike that is the subject of the film
-History of the Hollywood blacklist
-Congressional testimony of the blacklisted filmmakers
This is the official edition of the film, produced under license from the filmmakers' families. The digitally enhanced transfer is superior to other versions.« less
Actors:Rosaura Revueltas, Will Geer, David Wolfe, Mervin Williams, David Sarvis Genres:Drama Sub-Genres:Drama Studio:Organa Format:DVD - Black and White,Color DVD Release Date: 07/27/1999 Original Release Date: 03/14/1954 Theatrical Release Date: 03/14/1954 Release Year: 1999 Run Time: 1hr 34min Screens: Black and White,Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 5 Edition: Special Edition MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English See Also: