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Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist

1998·Movie
54min·NR
81
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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A look at the confluence of the Red Scare, McCarthyism, and blacklists with the post-war activism by African Americans seeking more and better roles on radio, television, and stage. It begins in Harlem, measures the impact of Paul Robeson and the campaign to bring him down, looks at the role of HUAC, J. Edgar Hoover and of journalists such as Ed Sullivan, and ends with a tribute to Canada Lee. Throughout are interviews with men and women who were there, including Dick Campbell of the Rose McLendon Players and Fredrick O'Neal of the American Negro Theatre. In the 1940s and 1950s, anti-Communism was one more tool to maintain Jim Crow and to keep down African-Americans.
Historical DocumentaryMcCarthy EraAfrican American HistoryCivil RightsHollywood BlacklistPolitical PersecutionSocial JusticeJournalistic & Interview-BasedShowbiz Impact

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Where can I stream Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist legally?

Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist is included with a subscription to Starz in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist?

0 h 54 min

Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist runs 0 h 54 min.

Is Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Was Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$100,000

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $100,000 worldwide, 10% of its budget.

What language is Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist in?

English

It was made in English.