During the height of McCarthyism and the Cold War in 1954, the labor film "Salt of the Earth" was made despite efforts to prevent its production. The film explores the background events and political atmosphere surrounding its production, chronicling the filmmakers' defiance of the Hollywood blacklist.
A Crime to Fit the Punishment
The 1954 labor film "Salt of the Earth" was made during the height of McCarthyism and the Cold War, defying attempts by the film industry and US government to prevent its production.
