MOVIE NIGHT APRIL 16– SALT OF THE EARTH

Salt of the Earth [1954] is one of the most influential films in US history. It’s a feminist drama based on a 1950 strike by Chicano and white miners in New Mexico. The pro-union film was censored by the House Un-American Activities Committee. The directors and several of the actors were blacklisted by mainstream Hollywood; a couple of the leading actors were deported before the film was completed.
Without giving too much away, the union men are prohibited from picketing by a court injunction- so the wives and daughters take over. Very inspiring film about community, race, and class.Hope to see you there!