I will present an illustrated talk on THE HOLLYWOOD BLACKLIST on Friday, April 7 at 7:00, at the Maple Corner Community Center. In the late 1940s through the early 1960s, many screenwriters, directors, and actors were victims of the "Red Scare." They were rendered unemployable due to their refusal to testify before Congressional committees, or refusal to inform on others. I'll explore the origins of the blacklist in Hollywood’s labor unrest and what led to its ultimate end, and show clips from twelve films that were affected by the fear that consumed Hollywood, including HIGH NOON, ON THE WATERFRONT, and SALT OF THE EARTH. The talk is sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council, and is free to all.

Jan 9, 2025, 1 to 3 PM

Jan 11, 2025, 10:30 to 11:45 AM

Jan 11, 2025, 7 to 9 PM