Frank Capra 1959-1971 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 1)
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Capra's Tumultuous Return
This chapter explores the challenges faced by filmmaker Frank Capra as he navigated post-military life and the complexities of Hollywood amid the Red Scare. It highlights his contentious relationships, particularly with screenwriter Robert Riskin, and the moral dilemmas of loyalty and personal values during the blacklist era. Through Capra's story, the chapter examines the internal conflicts and societal pressures that transformed the film industry during a time of fear and uncertainty.
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