Paul Jarrico

Paul Jarrico was an American screenwriter and film producer, known for his work in Hollywood during the mid-20th century. He became notable for his involvement in socially conscious films and was part of the Hollywood Ten, a group of filmmakers who were blacklisted for refusing to testify before Congress about alleged communist influences in Hollywood during the McCarthy era. Jarrico’s career reflects the tensions of the time concerning artistic freedom and political ideology, and he continued to create films that addressed social issues, even after facing significant challenges in his career due to the blacklist.