Barrios and Barriers: The Tucson Civil Rights Era | The Arizona Collection

A collection of personal experiences and triumphs, Barrios & Barriers: The Tucson Civil Rights Era tells the story of Tucson’s civil rights struggle during the mid-20th century. The film notes how the laws passed by the Arizona legislature and societal practices and attitudes all contributed to racism toward Blacks, Mexican Americans, Chinese, Native American, and other minorities living in Southern Arizona.