ZOOT SUIT RIOTS
2002 | Documentary 
 

Zoot Suit Riots is a documentary that examines the racially charged events of 1943 in Los Angeles, where tensions between Mexican-American youth and white servicemen escalated into a series of violent confrontations. Named after the flamboyant zoot suits worn by many Mexican-American teenagers at the time, these riots became a symbol of cultural pride and resistance amid widespread prejudice.

The film explores the broader social and political dynamics of the era, including segregation, wartime nationalism, and the criminalization of youth culture. Through archival footage, interviews, and expert commentary, Zoot Suit Riots provides a compelling look at a pivotal moment in American history, shedding light on issues of identity, race, and justice that still resonate today.