A unique documentary that looks at the political activities of the American Communist Party in the early to mid-twentieth century.
Himself - Printer
Herself - Steel Mill Worker
Herself - Auto Worker
Himself - College Professor
Himself - Seaman and Longshoreman
Self - Legal Secretary
Self - Program Administrator
Self - Seaman
Self - Party Leader (as Dorothy Healey)
Self - Writer
A unique documentary that looks at the political activities of the American Communist Party in the early to mid-twentieth century.
1983-10-04
6.4
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