James J Lorence
," . . an interesting new work about one of the most important
American 'labor' films . . . . Lorence's greatest contribution is
providing historians and cinema scholars with an excellent example
of how to historicize film."
"James J. Lorence tells the story of the making and suppresion of
"Salt of the Earth" with great detail and passion. . . ."Salt of
the Earth" is an amazing film. See the movie. Read the book."
"Lorence's riveting, scrupulously documented history is a pertinent
addition to all academic and public collections."
"This book is an important contribution to the history of film, the
blacklist, civil rights, and the postwar labor movement."
"In this strongly argued book . . . Lorence demonstrates the
vitality of the . . . link between labor and the intellectual
community. His well-told story deepens our understanding of Cold
War America."
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