Trumbo
Synopsis
Ten screenwriters, directors, and producers, known as the Hollywood Ten, were blacklisted after refusing to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947.
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Synopsis
Dalton Trumbo, an Oscar-winning screenwriter, faced imprisonment and blacklisting after refusing to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947. The documentary features readings from his personal letters, performed by actors including Michael Douglas and Joan Allen, covering the years from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Archival footage from HUAC hearings and home movies provide context to Trumbo's life, including his family's exile in Mexico and his use of pseudonyms to continue writing.
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Why Watch
- See Michael Douglas read Dalton Trumbo's personal letters.
- Find out about the Hollywood Ten's stand against HUAC.
- Meet Dalton Trumbo through archival footage and reenactments.
Did You Know
- Dalton Trumbo was part of the Hollywood Ten, a group of ten blacklisted individuals.
- The film includes readings from Trumbo's letters covering 1940s to 1960s.
- Rotten Tomatoes reports 82% positive reviews from 55 critics.
- The film has an average rating of 6.8/10 on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Who directed the documentary Trumbo?
Trumbo was directed by Peter Askin.
What was Dalton Trumbo's role in Hollywood?
Dalton Trumbo was an Oscar-winning screenwriter who was blacklisted as a member of the Hollywood Ten.
What percentage of critics gave Trumbo a positive review on Rotten Tomatoes?
Rotten Tomatoes reports that 82% of 55 surveyed critics gave Trumbo a positive review.
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