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.
Unfortunately the movie American Inquisition is not yet available on HBO Max.
Production | Helen Whitney | Producer |
Writing | Marshall Frady | Writer |
Crew | Ted Haimes | Cinematography |
Directing | Helen Whitney | Director |
Writing | Helen Whitney | Writer |
Camera | Brian Heller | Aerial Camera |
Editing | Kenneth Werner | Editor |
Sound | James A. Phox | Sound |