Roots of Blood(1979)
A deadly riot breaks out after unfair labor practices at a garment factory raises tensions between Mexican and Chicano workers.
Movie: Roots of Blood
Top 8 Billed Cast
Carlos Rivera
Juan
Factory foreman
Rogelio
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A deadly riot breaks out after unfair labor practices at a garment factory raises tensions between Mexican and Chicano workers.
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1979-05-30
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6.9
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