The play “Crystal City 1969' at the Guadalupe Theater is the story of a historic student walkout that had a pivotal role in the struggle for Mexican-American civil rights.
″ at the Guadalupe Theater is the story of a historic student walkout that had a pivotal role in the struggle for Mexican-American civil rights.“People are eager to hear their story reflected on stage,” said David Lozano, the co-writer and director.Lozano said one of Trevino’s relatives was subjected to physical punishment inflicted on students for speaking Spanish.
Not only were others were slapped and belittled, he said girls had to raise their skirts to be spanked. Lozano said Gutierrez had tried to organize more than 30 other student walkouts but was unsuccessful until Crystal City garnered national attention.
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