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Blacklisted!: Hollywood, the Cold War, and the First Amendment
A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book NEW FROM 2018 SIBERT MEDALIST LARRY DANE BRIMNER! Here is the story of 19 men from the film industry who were investigated for suspected communist ties during the Cold War, and the 10--known as the Hollywood Ten--who were blacklisted for standing up for their First Amendment rights and refusing to cooperate.
World War II is over, but tensions between the communist Soviet Union and the US are at an all-time high. In America, communist threats are seen everywhere and a committee is formed in the nation's capital to investigate those threats. Larry Dane Brimner follows the story of 19 men--all from the film industry--who are summoned to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Un-American Activities. All 19 believe that the committee's investigations into their political views and personal associations are a violation of their First Amendment rights. When the first 10 of these men refuse to give the committee the simple answers it wants, they are cited for contempt of Congress and blacklisted.
World War II is over, but tensions between the communist Soviet Union and the US are at an all-time high. In America, communist threats are seen everywhere and a committee is formed in the nation's capital to investigate those threats. Larry Dane Brimner follows the story of 19 men--all from the film industry--who are summoned to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Un-American Activities. All 19 believe that the committee's investigations into their political views and personal associations are a violation of their First Amendment rights. When the first 10 of these men refuse to give the committee the simple answers it wants, they are cited for contempt of Congress and blacklisted.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published October 9, 2018
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Larry Dane Brimner
162 books32 followersLarry Dane Brimner is the recipient of the 2018 Robert F. Sibert Award for the most distinguished informational book for children for his title Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961. He is known for his well-researched, innovative, and award-winning nonfiction for young readers, and is the author of multiple acclaimed civil rights titles, including Strike!: The Farm Workers' Fight for Their Rights; and Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor.
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September 22, 2024
Well written but incredibly angering, so be prepared. One of the books that will remind you that everything the US government accuses its enemies of doing, it has also done to its own people.
July 27, 2022
This teen nonfiction title describes how in 1947 the government committee, The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), questioned 19 men working in Hollywood about their involvement with Communism. Their invocation of the First Amendment led to them being blacklisted in the movie-making field. Because of their refusal to answer questions posed by the committee, their careers were ruined. Some were able to find work using pseudonyms. Photographs and other documents from the time add interest.
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January 26, 2019
I did not realize this was a YA book until I began reading. Quick, informative read with photos and documents that bring the story to life. An excellent YA book that's interesting for adults as well.
December 31, 2018
Not very engaging, honestly, and a lot of the photos didn't add to the story and were awkwardly placed within the text.
shelved
August 27, 2019Of course five minutes after I added this on Goodreads I thought "I can't be bothered."
I do want to know this story, but the text is not very engaging.
I do want to know this story, but the text is not very engaging.
June 19, 2018
This one will 'reel' in both readers interested in history, film, and 50s and 60s Noir style of presentation. The entrance into the book is reminiscent of Deborah Wiles's COUNTDOWN as the pages go dark with the first few pages serving as a "countdown" into the text.
We are looking at and reviewing this book early on as it will be used in the 2018-2019 with Room 407 students thanks to a generous offer by the publisher's academic team. Our plan is to employ this book as a wrap-around/weave read as we move as a group through the four acts of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE. The parallels between Larry Dane Brimner's "Hollywood Ten" and depictions within the classic play are clearly found within the pages of the nonfiction, illustrated title.
We'll be coming back for a cross post of our experiences with this book later in the fall.
We are looking at and reviewing this book early on as it will be used in the 2018-2019 with Room 407 students thanks to a generous offer by the publisher's academic team. Our plan is to employ this book as a wrap-around/weave read as we move as a group through the four acts of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE. The parallels between Larry Dane Brimner's "Hollywood Ten" and depictions within the classic play are clearly found within the pages of the nonfiction, illustrated title.
We'll be coming back for a cross post of our experiences with this book later in the fall.
December 10, 2019
Brimner turns his eyes to the late 1940s and early 1950s era later known by the moniker McCarthyism. Even though the events of this book pre-date McCarthy's activities attempting to ensure no Communists were working in the federal government, McCarthy's activities mirror the hearings and behaviors discussed here.
Brimner gives just enough background to understand why the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was seen as necessary, and then dives into the details.
The Hollywood 10 were 10 prominent Hollywood figures (active in writing, directing, and acting) all suspected by the HUAC of being members of the Communist Party. The Hollywood 10 refused to answer questions from the Committee in one word answers and were charged with Contempt of Congress. SPOILER: They were all found guilty and after appealing all the way to the Supreme Court, were sentenced to 6-12 months of federal imprisonment. None recovered their careers. At best, the writers were forced to use pseudonyms to have scripts accepted by major studios.
Brimner is very straightforward about describing the circumstances around the hearings. There are discussions on how "friendly witness" (a/k/a those who would cooperate with the hearings and out any suspected Communists) received one set of rules, but the Hollywood 10 had another (their statements were not put on the record and they were removed from the witness stand before completing sentences.) The defense of the Hollywood 10 was that the hearings were unconstitutional and violated their 1st Amendment rights.
There are discussions of how the heads of the major studios were inclined to cooperate with the Committee to try to ensure that there was no further legislation from DC that would censor the film industry.
Terms that might be new (such as authoritarianism or the differences between Communism and Fascism) are defined in text, which makes it much easier for reading. A thought provoking author's note at the end of book highlights some of the similarities of the political climate today with that of the time period covered in the book.
A great way to introduce students to the Cold War period.
Brimner gives just enough background to understand why the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was seen as necessary, and then dives into the details.
The Hollywood 10 were 10 prominent Hollywood figures (active in writing, directing, and acting) all suspected by the HUAC of being members of the Communist Party. The Hollywood 10 refused to answer questions from the Committee in one word answers and were charged with Contempt of Congress. SPOILER: They were all found guilty and after appealing all the way to the Supreme Court, were sentenced to 6-12 months of federal imprisonment. None recovered their careers. At best, the writers were forced to use pseudonyms to have scripts accepted by major studios.
Brimner is very straightforward about describing the circumstances around the hearings. There are discussions on how "friendly witness" (a/k/a those who would cooperate with the hearings and out any suspected Communists) received one set of rules, but the Hollywood 10 had another (their statements were not put on the record and they were removed from the witness stand before completing sentences.) The defense of the Hollywood 10 was that the hearings were unconstitutional and violated their 1st Amendment rights.
There are discussions of how the heads of the major studios were inclined to cooperate with the Committee to try to ensure that there was no further legislation from DC that would censor the film industry.
Terms that might be new (such as authoritarianism or the differences between Communism and Fascism) are defined in text, which makes it much easier for reading. A thought provoking author's note at the end of book highlights some of the similarities of the political climate today with that of the time period covered in the book.
A great way to introduce students to the Cold War period.
October 15, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5 for BLACKLISTED
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Blacklisted is a fascinating look at a shameful time in American history when the ideals of freedom of speech and civil liberties were thrown aside in favor of censorship. Nineteen men from the film industry (screenwriters, producers, actors and directors) were put on trial in front of the House of Representatives' Committee on Un-American Activities, chaired by J. Parnell Thomas. The men were accused of being communists who made films that attempted to subvert American opinion. None of the men accused were allowed to read their defendant statements even though the previous week their accusers were allowed to do so. The first ten men interrogated, called the Hollywood Ten, refused to answer questions of the committee on the grounds that it was a violation of their First Amendment rights. In response, Congress cited them for contempt and they were blacklisted from working in Hollywood. Many served prison sentences and found it difficult to ever find work again, although some used pseudonyms. Very few members of Congress objected to the citations and public opinion turned against the Hollywood Ten in large measure, as well. Lives were ruined and the Blacklist continued to grow to hundreds of people.
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Brimner presents information in chronological order and makes extensive use of primary source material like photographs, political cartoons and quotes. The author's note at the end connects these historical events to modern times; our current polarized political climate faces some of these questions about security vs. Constitutional freedom even today. This is an excellent title for use in research projects and for students who are personally interested in the Cold War era of American history. Includes a bibliography, source notes and an index.
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My only complaint? I wanted to know more! Many of the screenwriters who were accused of communism were very progressive thinkers (including anti-racist ideas) for their time. I would have loved to see examples of some of their work.
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Blacklisted is a fascinating look at a shameful time in American history when the ideals of freedom of speech and civil liberties were thrown aside in favor of censorship. Nineteen men from the film industry (screenwriters, producers, actors and directors) were put on trial in front of the House of Representatives' Committee on Un-American Activities, chaired by J. Parnell Thomas. The men were accused of being communists who made films that attempted to subvert American opinion. None of the men accused were allowed to read their defendant statements even though the previous week their accusers were allowed to do so. The first ten men interrogated, called the Hollywood Ten, refused to answer questions of the committee on the grounds that it was a violation of their First Amendment rights. In response, Congress cited them for contempt and they were blacklisted from working in Hollywood. Many served prison sentences and found it difficult to ever find work again, although some used pseudonyms. Very few members of Congress objected to the citations and public opinion turned against the Hollywood Ten in large measure, as well. Lives were ruined and the Blacklist continued to grow to hundreds of people.
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Brimner presents information in chronological order and makes extensive use of primary source material like photographs, political cartoons and quotes. The author's note at the end connects these historical events to modern times; our current polarized political climate faces some of these questions about security vs. Constitutional freedom even today. This is an excellent title for use in research projects and for students who are personally interested in the Cold War era of American history. Includes a bibliography, source notes and an index.
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My only complaint? I wanted to know more! Many of the screenwriters who were accused of communism were very progressive thinkers (including anti-racist ideas) for their time. I would have loved to see examples of some of their work.
April 4, 2022
¨Blacklisted! Hollywood, The Cold War, And The First Amendment¨ is a story of 19 men in the film industry who were investigated for being involved with communist people. I found the book BLACKLISTED! By going down to the school library with Mr. O'Connell. It’s not a book I would typically read unless I was required to for school, which I was.
The book BLACKLISTED! Is about the HCUA otherwise known as the House Committee on UN American Activities. The HCUA was made to slow or even stop the spread of communism in America and the Middle east. In some cases the HCUA would investigate movies in the film industry that educated US citizens about communism.
BLACKLISTED! Was a very interesting title to me so that is exactly why I picked the book to read and it was not what I hoped it to be. The reason I got the book was because I thought it would be more about the missile threats and about how it was a very economic war. Instead the book was about the UN trying its hardest to stop the spread of communism. I did not enjoy reading the book one bit because it bored me and I would not recommend it unless you want to learn more about the HCUA. My favorite part of the book was at the very beginning when it said "The city of Washington was tense as the House of Representatives' committee on UN-American Activities prepared to bring its investigation into alleged subversive influence in America's motion-picture industry screenwriter Gordon Khan”. This was my favorite part of the book because it sets the tone of the book and gives you a good idea on what the book is about.
The book BLACKLISTED! Was not a good book in my opinion because it was not what I expected it to be. Although I did not like the book there were a couple good parts in the book like when they would talk about the movies they investigated. Someone I would recommend this book to is someone who likes reading about communism or someone who is a huge fan of the Cold War or American History.
The book BLACKLISTED! Is about the HCUA otherwise known as the House Committee on UN American Activities. The HCUA was made to slow or even stop the spread of communism in America and the Middle east. In some cases the HCUA would investigate movies in the film industry that educated US citizens about communism.
BLACKLISTED! Was a very interesting title to me so that is exactly why I picked the book to read and it was not what I hoped it to be. The reason I got the book was because I thought it would be more about the missile threats and about how it was a very economic war. Instead the book was about the UN trying its hardest to stop the spread of communism. I did not enjoy reading the book one bit because it bored me and I would not recommend it unless you want to learn more about the HCUA. My favorite part of the book was at the very beginning when it said "The city of Washington was tense as the House of Representatives' committee on UN-American Activities prepared to bring its investigation into alleged subversive influence in America's motion-picture industry screenwriter Gordon Khan”. This was my favorite part of the book because it sets the tone of the book and gives you a good idea on what the book is about.
The book BLACKLISTED! Was not a good book in my opinion because it was not what I expected it to be. Although I did not like the book there were a couple good parts in the book like when they would talk about the movies they investigated. Someone I would recommend this book to is someone who likes reading about communism or someone who is a huge fan of the Cold War or American History.
October 1, 2018
Looking for a book that ties in censorship, government oversight, and playing to the fears of the general public? The latest by Larry Dane Brimner has all of that and lots more. He traces the hearings held by the House Un-American Activities Committee as they confronted screenwriters, directors, and producers that they felt posed a threat. This perceived threat was based on involvement in Communist groups or what was seen as promoting Communist values through the movies they created.
Brimner walks readers through the hearings and how the Hollywood Ten, as the first "hostile witnesses" were called, denied the Committee's authority under the Constitution to question an individual's "political views and personal associations." That denial led to prison terms and heavy fines, the loss of their jobs and livelihoods, and widespread fallout in their personal lives, too. The book also includes photos of the HUAC members, the witnesses, as well as copies of political cartoons, telegrams, and other documents related to the hearings.
The incredible thing is that the committee members didn't seem to realize they were acting like Russian investigators during Stalin's purges rather than like elected representatives of a society that values the right to free speech and free association. The plentiful quotes from the men involved show their thought processes as they weigh the few options they have - admit they are a Communist and throw others under the bus (to use a colloquialism), or deny their affiliation and go to jail. It's a devil or the deep blue sea choice.
For middle school and older grades this is a helpful text to use when studying the Cold War. It also has the possibility of opening conversation about similarities to today's political climate.
I read a review copy provided by the publisher.
Brimner walks readers through the hearings and how the Hollywood Ten, as the first "hostile witnesses" were called, denied the Committee's authority under the Constitution to question an individual's "political views and personal associations." That denial led to prison terms and heavy fines, the loss of their jobs and livelihoods, and widespread fallout in their personal lives, too. The book also includes photos of the HUAC members, the witnesses, as well as copies of political cartoons, telegrams, and other documents related to the hearings.
The incredible thing is that the committee members didn't seem to realize they were acting like Russian investigators during Stalin's purges rather than like elected representatives of a society that values the right to free speech and free association. The plentiful quotes from the men involved show their thought processes as they weigh the few options they have - admit they are a Communist and throw others under the bus (to use a colloquialism), or deny their affiliation and go to jail. It's a devil or the deep blue sea choice.
For middle school and older grades this is a helpful text to use when studying the Cold War. It also has the possibility of opening conversation about similarities to today's political climate.
I read a review copy provided by the publisher.
March 20, 2019
Blacklisted! : Hollywood, The Cold War, and the First Amendment By Larry Dane Brimner, 171 pages. NON FICTION Calkins Creek, 2018. $17.95 Content: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
During the Cold War, the House of Representatives Committee on Un-American Activities investigated a number of Hollywood screen writers (and others) and questioned them about their political views; specifically, they wanted them to admit to being communists and give up names of their associates. This is the story of the Hollywood Ten; men who refused to give up their first amendment rights, and were subsequently blacklisted.
Brimner has given us a well researched, engaging, Hollywood name-filled history on the hearings and their aftermath. Quoting from sources who were there (Gordon Kahn and others) we see an accurate depiction of this “circus”. Captioned pictures of documents, people and telegrams help put background knowledge into perspective. Includes an extensive author’s note, bibliography, source notes and an index.
Lisa Librarian
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2019...
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
During the Cold War, the House of Representatives Committee on Un-American Activities investigated a number of Hollywood screen writers (and others) and questioned them about their political views; specifically, they wanted them to admit to being communists and give up names of their associates. This is the story of the Hollywood Ten; men who refused to give up their first amendment rights, and were subsequently blacklisted.
Brimner has given us a well researched, engaging, Hollywood name-filled history on the hearings and their aftermath. Quoting from sources who were there (Gordon Kahn and others) we see an accurate depiction of this “circus”. Captioned pictures of documents, people and telegrams help put background knowledge into perspective. Includes an extensive author’s note, bibliography, source notes and an index.
Lisa Librarian
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2019...
November 7, 2023
Blacklisted, by Larry Dane Brimner. I found this book whilst looking for a historically accurate book of ww2 or post ww2 USA and the red scare. This book stook out since it was about the cold war and how americans feared communism. The book also includes very good historically accurate pictures.
The book Blacklisted is about the cold war and how it affected hollywood stars and innocent people. The book does talk about the HUAC (House of Un-American Activities Committee) who had investigated hollywood for communist propaganda.The effects the red scared had on innocents americans.
The book had a nice ending describing/summarizing the book. It talked about the vietnam war and how the author was teaching in this time perioid. My favorite part is when the author describes how he had to sign a government contract for teaching to not spread communism.
My personal opinion I think this book is good for historians because it goes in depth about the red scare. If you also like a non fiction book that tells of america and its politics in the past this book is also good for that. A book similar to this would probably be The Cold War by John Lewis.
The book Blacklisted is about the cold war and how it affected hollywood stars and innocent people. The book does talk about the HUAC (House of Un-American Activities Committee) who had investigated hollywood for communist propaganda.The effects the red scared had on innocents americans.
The book had a nice ending describing/summarizing the book. It talked about the vietnam war and how the author was teaching in this time perioid. My favorite part is when the author describes how he had to sign a government contract for teaching to not spread communism.
My personal opinion I think this book is good for historians because it goes in depth about the red scare. If you also like a non fiction book that tells of america and its politics in the past this book is also good for that. A book similar to this would probably be The Cold War by John Lewis.
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June 8, 2020
Ninteen Hollywood industry people were hauled before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) of the US Congress. They had broken no laws, but were tried as if they had. The US House of Representatives is part of the legislative branch. However, HUAC set itself up like a court, but without following judicial procedures, such as allowing cross examination of witnesses.
Concerns about communism were legitimate, despite this author's seeming attempt to downplay them and cast communism in a soft light. However, this author did a good job of highlighting the injustice of HUAC.
The author, though he did not intend this, also caused me to realize that this hard-nosed approach to resisting communism, in retrospect was a miserable failure. HUAC turned actual communists into martyrs and heroes. Communism, though it has failed every nation which enshrined it so far, was not stamped out in the US. It has simply reincarnated under other names.
Concerns about communism were legitimate, despite this author's seeming attempt to downplay them and cast communism in a soft light. However, this author did a good job of highlighting the injustice of HUAC.
The author, though he did not intend this, also caused me to realize that this hard-nosed approach to resisting communism, in retrospect was a miserable failure. HUAC turned actual communists into martyrs and heroes. Communism, though it has failed every nation which enshrined it so far, was not stamped out in the US. It has simply reincarnated under other names.
January 18, 2021
2.5, rounded up to 3.
This was an interesting middle-grade children's book about the story of the Hollywood Ten, and how they were persecuted by Congress for their political beliefs amidst the Cold War. While I appreciate the authors attempt to tell this important story, his telling is definitely trying to spin their horrible act of state repression as a sort-of proof of concept of the greatness of America and the 1st Amendment. This is in spite of the fact that said protections weren't realized for the Ten, who were leftists of different stripes, and were criminalized and blacklisted for their criticisms of American capitalism. The author tries to undercut the radicalness of their message, and I don't like it when liberals do this, pretending that anti-left persecution is bad because the people aren't actually leftists. No, anti-leftist persecution is bad because the left is fighting for the correct things.
A nice try, but not worth it in my opinion.
This was an interesting middle-grade children's book about the story of the Hollywood Ten, and how they were persecuted by Congress for their political beliefs amidst the Cold War. While I appreciate the authors attempt to tell this important story, his telling is definitely trying to spin their horrible act of state repression as a sort-of proof of concept of the greatness of America and the 1st Amendment. This is in spite of the fact that said protections weren't realized for the Ten, who were leftists of different stripes, and were criminalized and blacklisted for their criticisms of American capitalism. The author tries to undercut the radicalness of their message, and I don't like it when liberals do this, pretending that anti-left persecution is bad because the people aren't actually leftists. No, anti-leftist persecution is bad because the left is fighting for the correct things.
A nice try, but not worth it in my opinion.
January 5, 2019
During the Cold War, certain Hollywood actors, producers, and screen writers were targeted as being part of the Communist party and therefore a threat to the American way of life. They were brought to court and blacklisted as a result of their affiliation. In this travesty of first amendment rights, 19 men from the film industry were brought to court because of their affiliation with the Communist party. Not that they wanted the US to become Communist but that they wanted more equality between the haves and have-nots and more recognition of unions. Many primary source photographs, telegrams, and other documents. Well-researched with lots of direct quotes. End speaks to what happened to those mens' careers and also warns of similarity to the times we are in now.
September 8, 2018
Extremely well written and documented story of the House Committee on Un-American Activities and the so-called Hollywood Ten. The picture of this systematic abuse of First Amendment Rights by the government itself and by the power brokers in the entertainment industry is horrifying to read. The parallels to today and the general mis-interpretation of the First Amendment is equally alarming.
This is an outstanding book for high schools and will spark great discussions. Of particular interest to me was the concluding chapter on what became of those accused and blacklisted and the lifelong impact to their lives. A true American tragedy.
This is an outstanding book for high schools and will spark great discussions. Of particular interest to me was the concluding chapter on what became of those accused and blacklisted and the lifelong impact to their lives. A true American tragedy.
August 8, 2019
Enticing the reader is all Larry Dane Brimner does; between the exciting name “Blacklisted!” and the chilling quotes on the first few pages, the reader is hooked instantly. The author shares the chilling events that happened to the Hollywood Ten with documents and incredible photos from the entire case. Even the chapter titles are written to capture the reader’s attention.
Review written by Shannon Murray
Review written by Shannon Murray
November 8, 2024
while substituting as a HS library media specialist, I knocked out this YA book with great pictures and scans of official documents used in these proceedings — makes me want to dig deeper into these trials and the lives of the Hollywood Nineteen — it’s also a stark reminder that the Cold War never really ended or at least the policing of said ideas and philosophies
October 27, 2018
I think this book is very applicable for today’s political environment. Isn’t the saying “if you don’t learn from history you’re bound to repeat it.”? This book gives an important reminder about the rights of people and first amendment.
January 16, 2019
It's fast and an interesting topic that could be great in the schools but the actual book itself is dry and I don't know that the length and writing are enough to pull in students when they probably don't know the actors.
February 9, 2019
I'm going to keep this review fairly short: It's amazing how such an interesting subject could be so boring.
The pictures and document images were the most interesting part of the book, so I suggest just looking at those and skipping the repetitive text.
The pictures and document images were the most interesting part of the book, so I suggest just looking at those and skipping the repetitive text.
June 27, 2019
This was an interesting read but also cumbersome. The language is high vocabulary and regarding a complex political time in history. Still it has such relevance to our world still today that its worth the read by someone willing to take it on.
November 2, 2018
This book was a Best of the Best for the month of November 2018, as selected by Stevo's Book Reviews on the Internet. http://forums.delphiforums.com/stevo1...
November 5, 2018
A well-written account of the Hollywood Ten, but not a book that will appeal to very many students.
November 8, 2018
3.5 Stars
January 2, 2019
Brimner has given us a well researched, engaging, Hollywood name-filled history on the hearings and their aftermath. For my full review, visit http://kissthebook.blogspot.com CHECK IT OUT!
April 4, 2020
Quick read on a topic I wasn't very familiar with in regards to the movie industry. Not terribly engaging.
November 10, 2023
Brimmer does a solid job of describing the horrific events surrounding the Hollywood Ten during the Red Scare for young readers. There are plenty of instructive parallels to current day censorship.
January 12, 2026
This works as Baby’s first Red Scare Book
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April 29, 2024This book can be classified as Young Adult Non-Fiction. It is a concise chronucle of HUAC, the Hollywood Ten, and the effects of anti-Communist panic. It is a valuable text for anyone who wants to learn more about this troubled history. It necessarily does not go deep, but it is an excellent primer for those who would like to further their knowledge on this complex subject.
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