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Carlos Martinez

Released
Era:1930s
State:New York
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Biography

Carlos Martinez was jailed after protesting the film Under the Texas Moon in New York in July 1930. The Daily Worker of July 12 reports a 5-day sentence arising from a demonstration against the film’s racist depiction of Latin American workers. Barcelo received the longer term for speaking at the meeting. The newspaper does not give individual admission or actual release dates.

Case

Charges: Participation in protest against Under the Texas Moon; precise statutory charge unestablished.
Sentence: 5 days.