Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare

Pundits and politicians may cry wolf about censorship these days, but decades ago the government actually pushed the entertainment industry into blacklisting individuals due to their beliefs. In response to the 1947 testimonies in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee, Hollywood responded to baseless accusations of Communism by adopting a blacklist of employees. This touring exhibition at the Skirball explores the proceedings, investigations, motives and choices of those involved, with a particular focus on the Jewish creatives and executives caught up in the process.