Hollywood on Trial
A detailed look at the events leading up to the blacklisting of Hollywood writers and artists. In October 1947 nineteen Hollywood personalities were subpoenaed by the House Committee on Un-American Activities to testify about their knowledge or possible involvement in the American Communist Party. The first ten to be called refused to cooperate, claiming their first amendment rights, were cited for contempt of Congress and sent to prison. They became known as the "Hollywood Ten" and this is their story.
Description: A detailed look at the events leading up to the blacklisting of Hollywood writers and artists. In October 1947 nineteen Hollywood personalities were subpoenaed by the House Committee on Un-American Activities to testify about their knowledge or possible involvement in the American Communist Party. The first ten to be called refused to cooperate, claiming their first amendment rights, were cited for contempt of Congress and sent to prison. They became known as the "Hollywood Ten" and this is their story.
Genres: History, Documentary
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 105 minutes
Embrace of the Serpent
Shanghai Express
Interstellar
The Dark Knight
The Lighthouse
Mad Max: Fury Road
Your Name.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Green Book
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
John Huston
Played Narrator
Backdrops
No artwork found
Posters
Logos
No artwork found