OLLI Presentation

Past event
Apr 10, 2019, 1:30 to 2:45 PM

The OLLI topic for these last 3 weeks of this session will be ''Blacklisting in the Red Scare Era.'' On Wednesday, April 10, local author and film guru Rick Winston will discuss how, in the late 1940's and 1950's, hundreds were forced from the film and television industries due to their political activities. This history will be accompanied by a number of film clips. Then for the following 2 Wednesdays, Rick will continue to explore the topic through the showing of full length films.

What: ''Blacklisting in the Red Scare Era'' with Rick Winston
When: Wednesday, April 10, 1:30-2:45
Where: Montpelier Senior Activity Center
Cost: Free to OLLI members, others $5 suggested donation

This talk is open to the public. For more information, please email me, call me at 454-7814, or go to learn.UVM.edu/osher
The films, on April 17 and 24, will be shown at 12:30 at the Savoy Theatre.
There will be time for questions after the talk. Refreshments will be offered.

Thank you.

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