American Inquisition

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Marshall Frady

Self - Narrator

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Helen Whitney
Writing	Writer	Helen Whitney Marshall Frady
Crew	Cinematography	Ted Haimes
Camera	Aerial Camera	Brian Heller
Production	Producer	Helen Whitney
Editing	Editor	Kenneth Werner
Sound	Sound	James A. Phox
Department	Role	Name

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