Director Elia Kazan and playwright Arthur Miller were once best friends and professional colleagues, to most that knew them then in both capacities as soul mates. Their politics were similar which was reflected in their work. Kazan was a Communist Party member for a few years in the mid-1930's, but Miller never officially joined the party ranks. Their relationship changed in the early 1950's when Kazan was subpoenaed to testify in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee where he named names of Communist Party members past and present.
Direction
Epstein lets silence and old footage do the accusing
Editing
Juxtaposing Kazan's defense with victims' testimony — brutal
Production
Rare archival access that feels almost stolen
Director
Michael Epstein
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kazan kept a list of names prepared before his HUAC testimony, contradicting his 'spur of the moment' defense.
The documentary's 2003 release deliberately coincided with renewed debates about patriotism and dissent post-9/11.
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