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Red & Black: Hollywood’s Blacklist

Red & Black: Hollywood’s Blacklist

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“Red & Black: Hollywood's Blacklist” explores the history of the Hollywood Blacklist and the era of McCarthyism. Through the stories of filmmakers and actors caught in the anti-communist witch hunts of the mid-twentieth century, the series examines how censorship and political pressure transformed American cinema. Combining original research, archival recordings, film clips, expert contributions, and music, the podcast traces the rise and fall of the blacklist while reflecting on its lasting impact on culture, politics, and freedom of expression.Locarno Film Festival
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  • 01. The Left on the Rise

    01. The Left on the Rise
    Jun 10 2026

    In this first episode, we dive into the history of the Hollywood Blacklist and the era of McCarthyism. From the persecution of the Hollywood Ten to the wider impact on the American film industry, we examine how political pressure, censorship, and fear reshaped Hollywood and challenged the boundaries of artistic freedom.

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    25 min
  • 02. From Hot War to Cold War: Years of Anxiety

    02. From Hot War to Cold War: Years of Anxiety
    Jun 10 2026

    From Charlie Chaplin to Dashiell Hammett, this episode explores how the FBI’s surveillance of artists and filmmakers fueled the rise of the Red Scare. Focusing on wartime Hollywood, political propaganda, and the growing fear of communist influence, it reveals how cinema became a battleground for ideology, censorship, and freedom of expression.

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    23 min
  • 03. The Cinema of the Left and the Radical

    03. The Cinema of the Left and the Radical
    Jun 10 2026

    As postwar tensions intensified, Hollywood became a battleground for competing political visions. This episode explores the rise of independent filmmaking, the influence of left-wing artists, and the growing anti-communist backlash fueled by industry leaders, political organizations, and cultural commentators. A pivotal chapter in the story leading to the Hollywood Blacklist.
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    23 min
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