Red Scare Reflections

This chapter investigates the complicated ties between American communists in Hollywood and the Soviet Union during a turbulent historical epoch. It recounts the unwavering support for Stalin among party members, their disillusionment after Khrushchev's denunciation, and the personal toll of the Red Scare on families such as the Levitts. Through intense scrutiny and blacklisting, the narrative captures the emotional struggles, defiance, and isolation faced by those caught in the political crossfire.