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TitleSalt of the earthTypeMoving ImageMonographContributionBiberman, H. J. (Herbert J.) (direction)Jarrico, Paul (production)Wilson, Michael, 1914-1978 (writing)Revueltas, Rosaura (cast)Geer, Will (cast)Chacón, Juan, 1919-1985 (cast)Independent Productions Corporation (Contributor)International Union of Mine, Mill, and Smelter Workers (Contributor) SubjectMiners--Labor unions--New Mexico--Drama (LCSH)Strikes and lockouts--Zinc mining--New Mexico--Drama (LCSH)Moving Image Technique(s)live actionCould not render: bf:code NoteAward: This film was selected for the National Film RegistrySummaryDepicts the attempt of a New Mexican mining company to break a bitter union strike against unsafe working conditions. The story also addresses the prejudice against the Mexican-American workers, who strike to attain wage parity with Anglo workers and to be treated with dignity by the bosses. The wives of the miners play a pivotal role in the strike, against their husbands wishes. Based on a true story about a 1950-1952 strike against the Empire Zinc Mine in Silver City, New Mexico.CaptureFilmed near Silver City, New Mexico in 1953.DurationPT94MAuthorized Access PointSalt of the earth