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      Hollywood on Trial

      1976 1h 40m Documentary List
      Reviews This documentary, narrated by legendary director John Huston, examines the 10-year period in which the House Committee on Un-American Activities used its unlimited government power to force citizens to confess to being a Communist or accuse others whom the committee deemed guilty of un-American activities. The film focuses particularly on the group of filmmakers -- the "Hollywood Ten" -- who spurned the investigative committee and were imprisoned as a result. Read More Read Less

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      Thom Willenbecher Gay Community News (Boston) One of those honest, ugly films, whose purpose is to remind us of a time we would rather forget. Aug 12, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis This documentary, narrated by legendary director John Huston, examines the 10-year period in which the House Committee on Un-American Activities used its unlimited government power to force citizens to confess to being a Communist or accuse others whom the committee deemed guilty of un-American activities. The film focuses particularly on the group of filmmakers -- the "Hollywood Ten" -- who spurned the investigative committee and were imprisoned as a result.
      Director
      David Helpern Jr.
      Screenwriter
      Arnie Reisman
      Production Co
      Cinema Associates
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 12, 2017
      Runtime
      1h 40m
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