In correlation with the exhibit Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare, join us for a special screening of the film Salt of the Earth.
Synopsis: At New Mexico’s Empire Zinc mine, Mexican American workers protest the unsafe work conditions and unequal wages compared to their Anglo counterparts. Ramon Quintero helps organize the strike, but he is shown to be a hypocrite by treating his pregnant wife, Esperanza, with a similar unfairness. When an injunction stops the men from protesting, however, the gender roles are reversed, and women find themselves on the picket lines while the men stay at home.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A and will be hosted in person.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Please note: In consideration of the health and safety of our event guests and museum staff, HMH will require all event guests to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (including a booster shot) by presenting a vaccination card/photo or a negative test within the last 72 hours of event. Face masks are required for all guests ages 2 and up. Complimentary masks are available at the Security desk.
