Los Angeles Red Squad: The Communist Situation in California (2013)
The opening, Los Angeles today, at dusk. In this first instalment of a series about the police in the United States, Travis Wilkerson seeks to trace the early activities of the Red Squad section of the municipal police, under the zealous tutelage of its figurehead in the 1920s and 30s, William “Red” Hynes. Of him, we only see a face and a gesture, revolver pointed at the person photographing him. His mission? To track down, flush out and threaten communist activists. Infiltration and intimidation were the lot of this political militia purposely created to break any hint of social or political subversion.
Director: Travis Wilkerson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: October 3, 2013
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Los Angeles Red Squad: The Communist Situation in California about?
- The opening, Los Angeles today, at dusk. In this first instalment of a series about the police in the United States, Travis Wilkerson seeks to trace the early activities of the Red Squad section of the municipal police, under the zealous tutelage of its figurehead in the 1920s and 30s, William “Red” Hynes. Of him, we only see a face and a gesture, revolver pointed at the person photographing him. His mission? To track down, flush out and threaten communist activists. Infiltration and intimidation were the lot of this political militia purposely created to break any hint of social or political subversion.
- Who directed Los Angeles Red Squad: The Communist Situation in California?
- Los Angeles Red Squad: The Communist Situation in California was directed by Travis Wilkerson.
- How long is Los Angeles Red Squad: The Communist Situation in California?
- Los Angeles Red Squad: The Communist Situation in California has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Los Angeles Red Squad: The Communist Situation in California?
- Los Angeles Red Squad: The Communist Situation in California is a Documentary film.
- Where was Los Angeles Red Squad: The Communist Situation in California produced?
- Los Angeles Red Squad: The Communist Situation in California was produced in United States of America.