Hollywood Blacklist 70th Year Commemoration
2017-11-18T12:00:13-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/8c1/20171118143237003_hd.jpgIn 1947, ten prominent members of the Hollywood film industry refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee on their suspected ties to communism. They were held in contempt of Congress, served prison terms, and were blacklisted by Hollywood. This event hosted by the Writers Guild Foundation and Hollywood Progressive featured blacklist survivors, family members, and artists reading testimonies and statements from those subpoenaed during the congressional hearings.
In 1947, ten prominent members of the Hollywood film industry refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee on their… read more
In 1947, ten prominent members of the Hollywood film industry refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee on their suspected ties to communism. They were held in contempt of Congress, served prison terms, and were blacklisted by Hollywood. This event hosted by the Writers Guild Foundation and Hollywood Progressive featured blacklist survivors, family members, and artists reading testimonies and statements from those subpoenaed during the congressional hearings. close
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Norma Barzman Actress
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Thibaut Bertrand Filmmaker -
Laura Bresler Grandniece -
Mikele Carter Presenter - Justin Connolly Re-Enactor
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James Cromwell Actor -
Joy Powers D'Ovidio Presenter -
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Mike Farrell Actor -
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Ellen Gordon Granddaughter -
Lee Grant Actress - Marsha Hunt Actor
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Jeremy Kagan Presenter -
Tony Kahn Son - Sharon Kyle Re-Enactor
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Mira Larkin Granddaughter - David Lengel Re-Enactor
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Thomas Levitt Son -
Kenneth Levy Son-in-Law -
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Margot Pepper Daughter -
Rafael Pepper-Clarke Grandson -
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Howard Rodman Screenwriter -
Steven Rohde Attorney -
Max Smerling Grandson -
KB Solomon Actor -
Jennifer Stander Daughter -
Sarah Starr-Levitt Daughter - Jesse Steccato Re-Enactor
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Tania Verafield Granddaughter - Hector Villagra Re-Enactor
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Ellen Geer Daughter -
Bill Jarrico Son -
Guillaume Lebeau Filmmaker -
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Andrea Marcovicci Presenter -
Donna Ornitz Daughter -
Dick Price Presenter -
Ed Rampell Author -
Ava Stander Daughter -
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Becca Wilson Presenter
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