Documentary about blacklisted screenwriter, Dalton Trumbo, opening in Los Angeles on June 27th, and following in Pasadena and Encino on July 4th, San Francisco on August 15th.
‘TRUMBO’ is a unique film that tells the story of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, one of the Hollywood 10 who was subpoenaed 1947 by the Committee on Un-American Activities, but would not be intimidated by the witch hunt. Trumbo refused to answer whether or not he was a member of the Communist Party and was, subsequently, black-listed from Hollywood studios. Trumbo spent a year in prison for contempt of Congress and in 1956, under an assumed name, won an Oscar for ‘The Brave One’. Among his most famous credits are ‘Roman Holiday’ and ‘Spartacus’. ‘TRUMBO’ is based on the play written by his son and inspired by Dalton’s letters during this time. The film features an A-list cast, including Joan Allen, Michael Douglas, Nathan Lane, Liam Neeson and Donald Sutherland. This film is a tribute to the First Amendment and free speech, while exploring the repercussion of intrusions on our civil liberties.
To view more info about the film visit www.trumbothemovie.com