Helen Levitt

Helen Levitt, an activist and former member of the Communist Party, shares her extraordinary journey from aspiring Hollywood success to facing the harsh realities of the Red Scare. She reflects on her upbringing in Brooklyn during the Great Depression, early political awakening, and the heavy toll of blacklisting. Levitt discusses the emotional and social repercussions of exclusion, her commitment to grassroots activism, and the lifelong fight for representation in the entertainment industry. Her story highlights the resilience needed in the face of societal upheaval.