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Distributors of From Sleepy Lagoon to Zoot Suit: The Irreverent Path of Alice McGrath |
From Sleepy Lagoon to Zoot Suit: The Irreverent Path of Alice McGrath In the incendiary climate of WWII, 22 young Mexican-American men were charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tried en masse. In spite of a lack of evidence, 12 were convicted and sent to San Quentin, some with life sentences. ALICE MCGRATH spearheaded the fight to get them out. McGrath tells this story of unbridled racism and the nation's response, which ranged from complacency to outrage. LUIS VALDEZ and McGrath then chronicle the transformation of these events into his groundbreaking play, Zoot Suit. "Recommended to libraries with an interest in women's studies or legal issues, especially relating to racial justice." --Library Journal *** "Intriguing...Interesting...Recommended" -- Video Librarian Showcased at Latin American Studies Association (LASA): ****1998 Award of Merit in Film Canadian International Annual Film and Video Festival: *****Best in Category American Independent Film Festival San Antonio Cine Festival Chicago Latino Film Festival Marin Latino Film Festival San Diego Latino Film Festival The Other America Film Festival International Golden Calf Awards |
