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Lights, Camera, Propaganda: Hollywood and the Cold War

Lights, Camera, Propaganda: Hollywood and the Cold War

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During the Cold War, the battle between the United States and the Soviet Union wasn't fought only with missiles, spies, and armies. It was also fought on movie screens.

In this episode of History Shorts, we explore how Hollywood became an unexpected front in the global struggle between democracy and communism. From patriotic war films and anti-communist thrillers to government cooperation with filmmakers and the infamous investigations of the House Un-American Activities Committee, the film industry found itself deeply entangled in Cold War politics. Actors, writers, and directors faced blacklists, loyalty tests, and accusations that could end careers overnight.

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