During the height of McCarthyism and the Cold War in 1954, the labor film "Salt of the Earth" was produced despite efforts to prevent it. The documentary "A Crime to Fit the Punishment" examines the background events and political atmosphere surrounding the film's production, showcasing the filmmakers' defiance of the Hollywood blacklist.
A Crime to Fit the Punishment
The 1954 labor film "Salt of the Earth" boldly resisted efforts by the film industry and US government to stifle its production during the height of McCarthyism and the Cold War.
