S3·E10 Los Mineros
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 10
- Air Date
- January 28, 1991
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The story of Mexican American miners -- "los mineros" -- whose pitched labor battles, beginning with the first strike in 1903, shaped the course of Arizona history. It was only in 1946 that the two-tier wage system for whites and Mexicans was abolished. The film recounts the rise and fall of three small towns -- Superior, Clifton-Morenci and Sonora -- where the mining of copper ore dominated the lives of all the inhabitants.
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When did Season 3 Episode 10 of American Experience air?
Season 3, Episode 10 ('Los Mineros') originally aired on January 28, 1991.
How long is Season 3 Episode 10 ('Los Mineros')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 3 Episode 10?
The story of Mexican American miners -- "los mineros" -- whose pitched labor battles, beginning with the first strike in 1903, shaped the course of Arizona history. It was only in 1946 that the two-tier wage system for whites and Mexicans was abolished. The film recounts the rise and fall of three s...
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