During the Cold War, the Hollywood blacklist targeted suspected communists in the entertainment industry, leading to denial of employment and devastating personal impacts. It was compiled by industry leaders and kept secret, causing fear and suspicion. The blacklist, which violated free speech rights, was part of a larger trend in other industries during this period.
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The Hays Code / Hollywood and Jim Crow
The Motion Picture Production Code, or the Hays Code, governed US film content from 1934 to 1968, limiting topics and dictating traditional American values. It influenced American movies, stifled creativity, and perpetuated racist stereotypes, including censoring interracial relationships. Though strides have been made, Hollywood still confronts its racist legacy and lacks full representation.
Greg C. Miller, Author 