Zoot Suit Riots
"Los Angeles erupts in violence"
Originally released in 2002. Zoot Suit Riots is a history/documentary film. directed by Joseph Tovares. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Héctor Elizondo
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PBS
- GBH
Frequently Asked Questions
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 contro...
Who directed Zoot Suit Riots?
Zoot Suit Riots was directed by Joseph Tovares.
How long is Zoot Suit Riots?
Zoot Suit Riots has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Zoot Suit Riots released?
Zoot Suit Riots was released on March 1, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zoot Suit Riots?
The main cast of Zoot Suit Riots includes Héctor Elizondo.