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Hollywood Exiles
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Hollywood vs. The Un-American Activities Committee
This chapter explores the resistance of key Hollywood figures against the Un-American Activities Committee's questioning about their Communist affiliations. Focusing on John Howard Lawson, it reveals the intense scrutiny faced during congressional hearings and the broader implications for civil rights amidst the fear of communism. The narrative highlights the ideological divide and the courage of witnesses challenging aggressive tactics with wit and defiance.
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