Film
American Inquisition
1983 · 1h · Documentary
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Overview
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.
Cast
Crew
- Helen WhitneyWriter · Director · Producer
- Marshall FradyWriter
- Kenneth WernerEditor
Details
- Release date
- June 23, 1983
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h
- Genres
- Documentary
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