Salt of The Earth Unearthed
... Salt of the Earth directed by Herbert J. ... Specifically, Salt of the Earth by Herbet Biberman, touches on the subject of role reversal/sexuality and the significance of childhood. ... Salt of the Earth is based on a 1950’s strike by zinc miners in Silver City, New Mexico (Biberman, 32). ... This is represented in Salt of the Earth, however that structure is changed when the miners plan to strike against their corporation. ... Salt of the earth does an excellent job of presenting the issues of gender, as well as the importance of this political strike in this point of time. ... This quote explains how Salt of the Earth efficiently represents history, as well as a political statement, which can be used to convey a message to it’s audience. ... Another important element in adjacent to role reversal in Salt of the Earth, is the significance of children. ... and ye salt of the earth, will inherit the land.” This is a fine example of how Biberman uses children to represent the future, who will inherit the earth. ... Their actions reflect, explain, and mimic their parents, thus showing the importance of family and influence in the Salt of the Earth. The Salt of the Earth is an excellent example of learning from the past and making it significant in the present. ... And just like his film may suggest, the ideas expressed in the Salt of the Earth were expressed in order to provide for a better future