Are Mexicans White?

Season 21 Episode 4

Mexican-Americans sought fair treatment under United States law.

In the 1950s, Mexican-Americans took to the courts to get equality under the law, including the right to be tried by a jury of their peers.

AIR DATE 2/23/09

Discrimination against Mexican-Americans

Discrimination against Mexican-Americans

Hernandez v. Texas: A Great Moment in American History

Hernandez v. Texas: A Great Moment in American History

Are Mexicans White?

Are Mexicans White?

Deleted Scenes from the Film

Deleted Scenes from the Film

Behind the Scenes With the Filmmaker

Behind the Scenes With the Filmmaker

A History Lesson for the Supreme Court

A History Lesson for the Supreme Court

Inequality in the Courthouse

Inequality in the Courthouse

Mexican-Americans in World War II

Mexican-Americans in World War II

The Birth and Growth of Racism against Mexican-Americans

The Birth and Growth of Racism against Mexican-Americans

A New Nation for Mexican-Americans

A New Nation for Mexican-Americans

Discrimination against Mexican-Americans

Discrimination against Mexican-Americans

Hernandez v. Texas: A Great Moment in American History

Hernandez v. Texas: A Great Moment in American History

Are Mexicans White?

Are Mexicans White?

Deleted Scenes from the Film

Deleted Scenes from the Film

Behind the Scenes With the Filmmaker

Behind the Scenes With the Filmmaker

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