Bibliograph

Salt of the earth, [written] by Michael Wilson ; produced by Paul Jarrico ; directed by Herbert J. Biberman

Type

Label

Salt of the earth, [written] by Michael Wilson ; produced by Paul Jarrico ; directed by Herbert J. Biberman

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Salt of the earth

Oclc number

890821052

resource.otherEventInformation

Filmed in New Mexico in 1953

Responsibility statement

[written] by Michael Wilson ; produced by Paul Jarrico ; directed by Herbert J. Biberman

Runtime

Series statement

Restored classics, the Film Detective archive

Summary

Salt of the Earth centers on a long, difficult, workers' strike against a mining company in new Mexico. Ramon Quintero (Juan Chacon) 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

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Contributor