The Hollywood Ten (1950)

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A brief look at The Hollywood Ten, a group of screenwriters and directors charged with contempt of court after challenging the House Un-American Activities Committee and their controversial and self-incriminatory questions during the red scare. With that act of defiance, they were sentenced to one year in prison simply for speaking their minds and exercising their constitutional rights as concerned citizens. This is their story, their version of the facts, and their opinions.

Director: John Berry
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
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Cinematography: Nicolas Hayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Berry
More Films in Genre: Documentary

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What is The Hollywood Ten about?
A brief look at The Hollywood Ten, a group of screenwriters and directors charged with contempt of court after challenging the House Un-American Activities Committee and their controversial and self-incriminatory questions during the red scare. With that act of defiance, they were sentenced to one year in prison simply for speaking their minds and exercising their constitutional rights as concerned citizens. This is their story, their version of the facts, and their opinions.
Who directed The Hollywood Ten?
The Hollywood Ten was directed by John Berry.
Who stars in The Hollywood Ten?
The Hollywood Ten stars J. Parnell Thomas, Albert Maltz, Lester Cole, Samuel Ornitz, Adrian Scott, Alvah Bessie.
How long is The Hollywood Ten?
The Hollywood Ten has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is The Hollywood Ten?
The Hollywood Ten is a Documentary film.
Where was The Hollywood Ten produced?
The Hollywood Ten was produced in United States of America.