Join us on Tuesday, July 7th at 7 pm for our weekly film discussion*! This week's movie is Salt of the Earth. Banned at the time of its initial release and made by blacklisted filmmakers, this bold, radical film tells the story of Mexican-American workers who call a strike over the unsafe work conditions and unequal wages they receive in comparison to their white co-workers at a Zinc mine in New Mexico.
Ramon Quintero (Juan Chacon) organizes the strike but is shown to be a hypocrite, treating his pregnant wife (Rosaura Revueltas) with similar unfairness. However, after an injunction keeps the men from their protest, the gender roles are reversed. As the women protest at the picket lines while the men stay at home, Salt of the Earth makes glaringly clear the vital importance of women in the fight against inequality on intersecting fronts. You can access this film using Kanopy, a free streaming resource available with your library card. For details on how to use Kanopy, check out a video tutorial available on the library's website here. Reach out to Lizzie at 978-294-9493 or lmeier@billericalibrary.org with any questions.

(Movie summary courtesy of Kanopy)

*Important Information about the virtual discussion:*

-We will be using Zoom to hold this discussion. You will need a device with a working speaker and microphone (camera optional) to participate.

-All registrants will get an email with the link to join the discussion on the morning of the program. You do not need to create a Zoom account to join this meeting. Simply click on the link a few minutes before the discussion begins at 7 pm.

-Please reach out to Lizzie at 978-294-9493 or lmeier@billericalibrary.org with any questions.