One of the Hollywood Ten

A renowned actress who backs Biberman’s vision, pushing for authentic casting and a bold, anti-fascist stance. She negotiates career risk while championing a project grounded in real people and their struggles. Her choices embody the era’s tension between personal ambition and political responsibility.

A principled director whose political beliefs draw Congressional scrutiny and a brief imprisonment. His dedication to truthful storytelling keeps the project alive despite career derailment. He embodies resilience in the blacklist era and the belief that art can drive social change.

A fiery, principled figure within the mining community, Ramon channels the miners’ anger and hope. His partnership with Esperanza anchors the human cost of the strike and the drive for communal dignity. He stands as a symbol of resilience under pressure.

Ramon’s partner and a compassionate voice for the miners’ families, Esperanza embodies empathy and steadfastness. Her role emphasizes the civilian impact of political conflict and deportation risks faced by artists. She anchors the emotional core of the film’s message about community and perseverance.

An actor who joins the production on-site, bridging Hollywood with local communities. His participation lends authenticity to performances and demonstrates cross-cultural collaboration under pressure. He personifies the era’s potential for solidarity between stars and grassroots talent.

The real-life writer whose screenplay underpins the project, grounding the film in actual labor history. His familial connection to the strike adds personal stakes and depth to the storytelling. His collaboration with Biberman shapes the film’s political conscience and tone.

A Hollywood icon whose presence in the production world highlights the tension between stardom and political risk. His inclusion underscores how fame intersected with anti-labor sentiment and the blacklist climate. The portrayal reflects the era’s complex navigation of fame and political fear.

A celebrated performer who appears within the film’s star-studded crosscurrents, illustrating Hollywood’s complicated stance toward political controversy. His involvement hints at the era’s moral ambiguities and the push-pull between entertainment and conscience.

A screenwriter implicated by the era’s political climate, his presence embodies the broader crackdown on left-leaning artists. His role reflects the peril and resilience of those who refused to name colleagues. His contribution highlights the personal cost of artistic integrity during McCarthyism.

A prominent screenwriter whose experiences mirror the era’s risk to creative minds. His involvement demonstrates how talent persisted despite government scrutiny and industry fear. He personifies the struggle to maintain artistic freedom under political pressure.