What makes it unusual from other films made during that time?

please watch the film & form an essay answering the questions below
What is the story about (short synopsis)?
Is there a message in this film? If so, what is it?
What makes it unusual from other films made during that time?
Place the film within a historical context — Namely, describe the factors that led to the Hollywood Blacklist, Herbert Biberman, and HUAC).
For assistance with your research watch these documentaries:
The Hollywood Blacklist: 1947-1960 (Links to an external site.)

The Hollywood Ten (1950) 5 mins 41 for Biberman. (Links to an external site.)

Was the film, THE SALT OF THE EARTH controversial at the time of its release?
Choose one scene from the film that you found to be most compelling and discuss. Embed a still from the film and discuss the film form from your still: How does this film form communicate its social message? Be specific (use of camera, sound, music, found footage, etc).
How does the film resonate today, so many years after its making? What can we learn about American history and culture through this film?
What do you think the release of this film was responding to (either culturally, politically, socially)?
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