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      ...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him

      1994 1h 39m Drama List
      Reviews 44% 50+ Ratings Audience Score A Mexican boy's (Jose Alcala) family (Daniel Valdez, Rose Portillo) struggles to earn a living in 1950s America. Read More Read Less

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      dustin d ...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him is a strong tale about the lives of migrant workers, the exploitation they experience, their sense of community and resilience. The way everyone outside their community (and a few within) behaved reliably horrible was a bit over-the-top, but it is an empathetic story overall. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Beautifully told and lovingly presented -- this is a moment in our history that begs us "no me olvides...." Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Robert Faires Austin Chronicle Rated: 3/5 Sep 9, 2002 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Old-fashioned, sprawling saga of a Mexican American community Rated: C+ Jun 24, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis A Mexican boy's (Jose Alcala) family (Daniel Valdez, Rose Portillo) struggles to earn a living in 1950s America.
      Director
      Severo Perez
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 11, 2017
      Runtime
      1h 39m
      Sound Mix
      Stereo, Surround