The Hollywood Ten - 1950

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.

15min
1950
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.2/10

Cast

Lauren Bacall profile pictureLauren BacallSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Conte profile pictureRichard ConteSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Nixon profile pictureRichard NixonSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)

About The Hollywood Ten

The Hollywood Ten Overview

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.

Runtime: 15min

Extra details

Original Title: The Hollywood Ten
Original Language: English
Directed By: John Berry