American Inquisition (1983)
An examination of the effect of McCarthyism on two ordinary Americans. Interviews with Paul McCarty and his family describe the loss of his job in a Paducah, Kentucky power plant in 1953 when his loyalty was questioned; he lost job after job for over twenty years. Interview with Luella Mundel, the object of false accusations based on her unconventional views and actions. Interviews with colleagues, friends, and a historian recreate the dramatic trial which devastated Mundel personally.
Director: Helen Whitney
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: June 23, 1983
Cast
- Marshall Frady - Self - Narrator
Screenplay
Editing: Kenneth Werner
Production: ABC News
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
politics, mccarthyism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Inquisition about?
- An examination of the effect of McCarthyism on two ordinary Americans. Interviews with Paul McCarty and his family describe the loss of his job in a Paducah, Kentucky power plant in 1953 when his loyalty was questioned; he lost job after job for over twenty years. Interview with Luella Mundel, the object of false accusations based on her unconventional views and actions. Interviews with colleagues, friends, and a historian recreate the dramatic trial which devastated Mundel personally.
- Who directed American Inquisition?
- American Inquisition was directed by Helen Whitney.
- Who stars in American Inquisition?
- American Inquisition stars Marshall Frady.
- How long is American Inquisition?
- American Inquisition has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is American Inquisition?
- American Inquisition is a Documentary film.