Something Short of Paradise
4.7/10
A young couple in New York are having problems with their relationship.
David Helpern
Director
Casts & Crew
Susan Sarandon
Madeline Ross
David Steinberg
Harris Sloane
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Jean-Fidel Mileau
Marilyn Sokol
Ruthie Miller
Joe Grifasi
Barney Collins
Robert Hitt
Edgar Kent
David Rasche
David Ritchie
Bob Kaliban
George Pendleton
Also Directed by David Helpern
A detailed look at the events leading up to the blacklisting of Hollywood writers and artists. In October 1947 nineteen Hollywood personalities were subpoenaed by the House Committee on Un-American Activities to testify about their knowledge or possible involvement in the American Communist Party. The first ten to be called refused to cooperate, claiming their first amendment rights, were cited for contempt of Congress and sent to prison. They became known as the "Hollywood Ten" and this is their story.
A portrait of legendary filmmaker Nicholas Ray while is working as a film professor at a college in upstate New York.