Zoot Suit Riots
“Los Angeles erupts in violence”
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On August 1, 1942, a 22-year-old Mexican American man was stabbed to death at a party. To white Los Angelenos, the murder was just more proof that Mexican American crime was spiraling out of control. The police fanned out across LA, netting 600 young Mexican American suspects. Almost all those taken into custody were wearing the distinctive uniform of their generation: Zoot Suits. The tragic murder and the injustice of the trial that followed, coupled with sensational news coverage of both, fanned the flames of the racial hostility that was already running rife in the city. Within months of the verdict, Los Angeles was in the grip of some of the worst violence in its history.
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About Zoot Suit Riots
“Los Angeles erupts in violence”
On August 1, 1942, a 22-year-old Mexican American man was stabbed to death at a party. To white Los Angelenos, the murder was just more proof that Mexican American crime was spiraling out of control. The police fanned out across LA, netting 600 young Mexican American suspects. Almost all those taken into custody were wearing the distinctive uniform of their generation: Zoot Suits. The tragic murder and the injustice of the trial that followed, coupled with sensational news coverage of both, fanned the flames of the racial hostility that was already running rife in the city. Within months of the verdict, Los Angeles was in the grip of some of the worst violence in its history. Running 53 minutes.
Zoot Suit Riots Cast and Characters
The cast features Héctor Elizondo (as Narrator (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Zoot Suit Riots has built such a passionate audience.
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Zoot Suit Riots flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Zoot Suit Riots runs for 53 minutes (about 0.9 hour).
Is Zoot Suit Riots good? What's the rating?
Zoot Suit Riots holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Zoot Suit Riots?
The main cast includes Héctor Elizondo.
Is Zoot Suit Riots available in English?
Yes — Zoot Suit Riots was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
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Zoot Suit Riots was released in 2002.
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What is Zoot Suit Riots about?
Zoot Suit Riots is a History/Documentary English-language film. On August 1, 1942, a 22-year-old Mexican American man was stabbed to death at a party. To white Los Angelenos, the murder was just more proof that Mexican American crime was spiraling out of control. The police fanned out across LA, netting 600 young Mexican American suspects. Almost all those taken into custody were wearing the distinctive uniform of their generation: Zoot Suits. The tragic murder and the injustice of the trial that followed, coupled with sensational news coverage of both, fanned the flames of the racial hostility that was already running rife in the city. Within months of the verdict, Los Angeles was in the grip of some of the worst violence in its history.
When was Zoot Suit Riots released?
Zoot Suit Riots was released on March 1, 2002. It has a runtime of 53m. The film was produced by PBS.
Who stars in Zoot Suit Riots?
Zoot Suit Riots stars Héctor Elizondo. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
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