Salt of the Earth

Hosted by:

Jenn Chavez, S.W. Conser

Produced by:

KBOO

Program::

The Film Show

Air date:

Thu, 02/23/2017 - 11:30am to 12:00pm

Jenn Chavez talks with organizers of a screening of Salt of the Earth for The Film Show on KBOO

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S.W. Conser talks with Shut Up Anthony director Kyle Eaton on The Film Show on KBOO Radio

Filmmakers and film scholars join us in the studio

Produced at the height of the Hollywood Red Scare by blacklisted filmmakers, 1954's Salt of the Earth is a groundbreaking drama that highlights the roles of Latina women and striking mineworkers. Jenn Chavez talks with the organizers of an upcoming event at the Hollywood Theatre about the continuing relevance of this neorealist classic.

Then, S.W. Conser is joined by visting artists from the Cascade Festival of African Films, continuing its run with a playwriting series, Saturday social hours, musical performances, Family Film Day, and Women Filmmakers' Week.

And we'll also hear about the new "micro-budget" feature film Shut Up Anthony from local director Kyle Eaton.