, losing their livelihoods and being banned from working in film. The damage was often not just professional but personal, as families were torn apart and reputations were destroyed, all in the name of political ideology and paranoia.Lee Grant’s fall from grace was both swift and cruel. Despite being one of Hollywood’s brightest talents,

she was caught in the crosshairs of this political witch hunt. Her troubles began when she was called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in 1952. The committee, known for investigating supposed communist activity in America, had already condemned many in the entertainment industry, and Grant, though never a member of the Communist Party, was swept up in its net.At just 26 years old, Grant faced an agonizing decision. Would she comply with the committee and name names, a practice that could potentially save her career but ruin.