An examination of the effect of McCarthyism on two ordinary Americans. Interviews with Paul McCarty and his family describe the loss of his job in a Paducah, Kentucky power plant in 1953 when his loyalty was questioned; he lost job after job for over twenty years. Interview with Luella Mundel, the object of false accusations based on her unconventional views and actions. Interviews with colleagues, friends, and a historian recreate the dramatic trial which devastated Mundel personally.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Marshall Frady
Crew: Helen Whitney (Director), Helen Whitney (Writer), Marshall Frady (Writer), Ted Haimes (Cinematography), Brian Heller (Aerial Camera), Helen Whitney (Producer)
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Language: English
Studio: ABC News
Runtime: 60 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jun 23, 1983
IMDb: 10
Keywords:politics, mccarthyism
