American Inquisition

American Inquisition

1983
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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
ABC News
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date June 23, 1983
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Marshall Frady
Marshall Frady

Self - Narrator

Key Crew

Helen Whitney
Director
Helen Whitney
Writer
Marshall Frady
Writer
Helen Whitney
Producer