Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist

The documentary explores how McCarthyism and the Red Scare affected African American artists, focusing on the activism that emerged for better representation in radio, television, and stage. It features prominent figures including Paul Robeson and examines the influence of J. Edgar Hoover and the House Un-American Activities Committee on these artists' careers. Interviews with individuals who experienced this period provide firsthand accounts of the challenges faced by the black community in Hollywood.

With a runtime of 54 minutes, the film captures the cultural and political climate of the 1940s and 1950s, illustrating how anti-Communism served as a tool to reinforce racial segregation and oppression. The documentary serves as an important historical account, shedding light on the artistic risks taken by African Americans during a time of significant adversity.