Roots of Blood (1979)

(6.5) based on 6 votes
A deadly riot breaks out after unfair labor practices at a garment factory raises tensions between Mexican and Chicano workers.
Release Date
May 30, 1979
Runtime
01h 34m
Genre
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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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