Through a focus on the life of Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976), this film examines the effects on individuals and families of a congressional pursuit of Hollywood Communists after World War II. Trumbo was one of several writers, directors, and actors who invoked the First Amendment in refusing to answer questions under oath. They were blacklisted and imprisoned. We follow Trumbo to prison, to exile in Mexico with his family, to poverty, to the public shunning of his children, to his writing under others' names, and to an eventual but incomplete vindication. Actors read his letters; his children and friends remember and comment. Archive photos, newsreels and interviews add texture. Written by
Genre: Documentary, History
Stars: Dalton Trumbo, Joan Allen, Michael Douglas, Liam Neeson, Paul Giamatti, Josh Lucas
Crew: Peter Askin (Director), Christopher Trumbo (Theatre Play), Christopher Trumbo (Screenplay), Stephanie Carroll (Production Design), Sarah Beers (Costume Design), Kurt Engfehr (Editor)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Thirteen, Safehouse Pictures, Reno Productions, Filbert Steps Productions
Runtime: 96 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 10, 2007
IMDb: 4.3
