ipl-logo

Why Is The Hollywood Ten Banned

402 Words2 Pages
The Hollywood Ten was a group of 10 prominent members of the film industry who condemned the method in which the House Un-American Activities Committee convicted suspected espionage agents in the US during the Cold War. They all had different jobs such as screenwriters, actors, directors, and musicians, but they were all connected by the industry and joint beliefs of Communism. Many if not all were blacklisted, even though the blacklist could barely be supported with evidence or verifiable.
Incarceration
The Hollywood Ten were incarcerated for their subversive opinion and were banned from ever participating in the Hollywood film industry again. The Hollywood Ten gained much national attention for their opinions and the boldness that they demonstrated
Open Document