Red Hollywood
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Thom Andersen
Thom Andersen
Christophe Bazile
Noel Burch
Raegan Kelly
Thor Moser
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Synopsis
The subject of "Red" directors and writers working within the studio system during the 1930s through the 1950s is examined in this documentary. These filmmakers made films that tackled controversial issues including race, class, gender and war. Clips from 53 films of various genres are used to show how these filmmakers' ideology affected their work and its reception and blacklisted artists including Paul Jarrico, Ring Lardner, Jr., Alfred Levitt and Abraham Polonsky are interviewed.
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Limited Release in United States August 15, 2014
Released in United States 1996
Released in United States 1997
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Abraham Polonsky Tribute) September 26 - October 12, 1997.
Released in United States 1997 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Abraham Polonsky Tribute) September 26 - October 12, 1997.)
Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 29 - February 9, 1997.
Released in United States 1997 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 29 - February 9, 1997.)
Limited Release in United States August 15, 2014 (New York)
Released in United States 1996
The August 15, 2014 release is the first theatrical release of the film.
