Zoot Suit Film Analysis

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The movie, Zoot Suit, follows the events of Henry Reyna and his 38th Street gang after they were falsely accused for of a murder they did not commit. The first scene of the movie depicts the 38th Street gang partying at the local dance club. It isn’t long until Henry’s brother, Rudy, provokes a fight with their rival gang, The Downey Gang, forcing the 38th Street gang to leave. That same night, Henry and his girlfriend, Della, take a trip to the Sleepy Lagoon where they are confronted by the Williams who attack Henry. The Williams believed Henry was affiliated with the Downey Gang, who recently attacked them. Thereafter, Henry returns with his gang and a fight soon breaks out which leads to the death of Jose Williams. Although the Downey gang

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