Movies and TvShows featuring "house-un-american-activities-committee" theme.

Trumbo is a 2015 biographical drama film about the life of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, who was blacklisted by the Hollywood establishment for his political beliefs. The movie follows Trumbo as he continues to write screenplays secretly, using front names, while dealing with the personal and professional challenges of the blacklist era. Despite facing persecution and being imprisoned for his beliefs, Trumbo refuses to back down and eventually helps to bring an end to the blacklist.

Peter is a Hollywood screenwriter who is mistakenly accused of being a communist. He loses his job and his memory, and ends up in a small town where he is mistaken for a war veteran. As he becomes part of the community, he rediscovers his passion for writing and helps restore an abandoned movie theater.

In Trial, a young man is falsely accused of rape and must navigate a racially biased trial. Set in the 1940s in a small town, the movie explores themes of prejudice, racism, and the impact of the Communist Party on the trial. The main character, an apprentice lawyer, must uncover deception and fight against a white jury to prove his innocence. With the help of a defense attorney and a brave secretary, he challenges the racially motivated judgment and reveals the truth behind the accusations.

This is the story of a man who climbed the Hollywood ladder, one rung at a time, until he reached the top and became the most popular American actor of his era.

In 'I Was a Communist for the FBI,' an undercover FBI agent infiltrates a communist organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during the Cold War era. He faces challenges and dangers while trying to gather information and protect his true identity.

Hour long documentary on the legendary director.

Give 'em Hell, Harry! is a 1975 biographical movie that portrays the life of Harry S. Truman. The film showcases Truman's experiences as he navigates through various political challenges, including his time in the House Un-American Activities Committee, his role as Vice President, and eventually becoming the President of the United States. Alongside the political aspect, the movie also delves into Truman's personal life, including his relationship with his father, his wife, and his experiences with dizziness. The film effectively captures the essence of Truman's journey and his impact on American history.

A detailed look at the events leading up to the blacklisting of Hollywood writers and artists. In October 1947 nineteen Hollywood personalities were subpoenaed by the House Committee on Un-American Activities to testify about their knowledge or possible involvement in the American Communist Party. The first ten to be called refused to cooperate, claiming their first amendment rights, were cited for contempt of Congress and sent to prison. They became known as the "Hollywood Ten" and this is their story.