Shortly after World War II, several hundred people in Hollywood labeled communists by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) found themselves ostracized without the possibility of defense. This film series honors a handful of women whose careers were interrupted or destroyed by that witch hunt. Also featured are films made prior to the HUAC hearings that foreshadow the paranoia caused by rumor and suspicion.

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Additional support is provided by the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota.

Shortly after World War II, several hundred people in Hollywood labeled communists by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) found themselves ostracized without the possibility of defense. This film series honors a handful of women whose careers were interrupted or destroyed by that witch hunt. Also featured are films made prior to the HUAC hearings that foreshadow the paranoia caused by rumor and suspicion.

Sponsored by


Additional support is provided by the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota.