The 1954 labor film "Salt of the Earth" was made despite industry and government attempts to prevent its production, amidst the McCarthyism and Cold War era. The film's production is explored, chronicling the filmmakers' defiance of the Hollywood blacklist, with interviews, scenes, and news clips from the time.
A Crime to Fit the Punishment
The 1954 labor film "Salt of the Earth" boldly resisted efforts by the film industry and US government to stifle its production during the height of McCarthyism and the Cold War.
