Salt of the Earth

In the heart of New Mexico's Empire Zinc mine, a group of Mexican-American workers unite in their fight against the unsafe working conditions and unequal pay they face compared to their Anglo colleagues. Driven by the need for change, Ramon Quintero steps up as an organizer, rallying his fellow laborers to stand against this inequity. However, his personal life reveals a disconcerting parallel: treating his pregnant wife, Esperanza, with a similarly unfair hand. When an injunction ultimately halts the workers' strike, traditional gender roles are defied as women take to the picket lines while men assume the responsibilities of domesticity. This thought-provoking drama dives into the complexities of social justice, fairness, and the strength that lies within community solidarity and resilient individuals.