Zoot Suit Riots
Mar 01, 2002 · 53m
Director
Joseph TovaresOverview
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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What is Zoot Suit Riots about?
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…
When was Zoot Suit Riots released?
Zoot Suit Riots was released on March 1, 2002.
Where can I watch Zoot Suit Riots?
Zoot Suit Riots is streaming on History Vault and PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Zoot Suit Riots?
Zoot Suit Riots runs 53 minutes.
Who directed Zoot Suit Riots?
Zoot Suit Riots was directed by Joseph Tovares.
Who is in the cast of Zoot Suit Riots?
The cast of Zoot Suit Riots includes Héctor Elizondo (Narrator (voice)).
Is Zoot Suit Riots on Netflix?
No, Zoot Suit Riots is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on History Vault and PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel instead.