Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity

September. 13,2015

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7.8

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Documentary

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In 1935, 17-year-old aspiring actress Marsha Hunt was discovered in Hollywood. She signed with Paramount Pictures and went on to a flourishing career at MGM. She made 54 films in 17 years before a series of unfortunate events led to her being unfairly blacklisted. After the blacklist, she championed humanitarian causes, forging a career as one of Hollywood's first celebrity activists. She was the FIRST Angelina Jolie. As far back as 1955, Eleanor Roosevelt was a mentor of hers as they both worked tirelessly to support the work that the United Nations Association was accomplishing in this country. At age 96, Marsha continues to fight for causes she believes in. This film is a call to action for activists of all ages.

Marsha Hunt as Self

Leonard Maltin as Self

Harry Belafonte as Self

Valerie Harper as Self

Bill A. Jones as Self

Norman Lloyd as Self

Patty McCormack as Self

George McGovern as Self

Anne Meara as Self

Margaret O'Brien as Self

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Reviews

Acensbart

2015/09/13

Excellent but underrated film

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Matho

2015/09/14

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

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Juana

2015/09/15

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

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Guillelmina

2015/09/16

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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