May

9 2022

"Hollywood Blacklist"

8:30PM - 10:00PM  

East Brunswick Jewish Center 511 Ryders Lane
East Brunbswick, NJ 08816
732 257 7070 ebotwin@ebjc.org
http://www.ebjc.org

Contact Ellen Botwin
732 257 7070
ebotwin@ebjc.org
http://www.ebhjc.org

The late 1940's and 1950' s marked a dark time in history. Fueled by the efforts of Senator Joseph McCarthy, the Blacklist impacted the major film studios and the lives of entertainment industry professionals, from devout members of the Communist party, to those with little interest in the party's beliefs. Many of those caught up in the middle of this powerful political storm were Jewish performers including John Garfield, Ruth Gordon, Arthur Miller and Zero Mostel. This program will look at how the Blacklist came about, how it divided the country and how a few brave Jewish movie patriarchs' actions led to its downfall.

Register for this free Zoom event at ebjc.org/filmshul

Sponsor: East Brunswick Jewish Center and other multiple Jewish Congregations around the country