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S3·E12 Los Mineros

Episode
Season 3, Episode 12
Air Date
January 28, 1991
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 28, 1991
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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 12 of American Experience air?

Season 3, Episode 12 ('Los Mineros') originally aired on January 28, 1991.

How long is Season 3 Episode 12 ('Los Mineros')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for American Experience.

What happens in American Experience Season 3 Episode 12?

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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