Based on Christopher Trumbo's stage play about his father, the writer Dalton Trumbo, Peter Askin's powerful documentary serves as an important reminder of our First Amendment rights, and a tribute to one man who fought to preserve them in the face of Congressional intimidation. The author of the classic anti-war novel
Johnny Got His Gun and a slew of classic screenplays (KITTY FOYLE, THIRTY SECONDS OVER TOKYO, GUN CRAZY, SPARTACUS), Trumbo is perhaps best remembered as a member of the so-called Hollywood Ten, the group of screenwriters and directors who, in 1947, were among those called to appear before the communist-hunting House Un-American Activities Commit...
Released:
2008
Rated:
NR
Length:
96 mins