The Front
“America's most unlikely hero.”
ComedyDrama
A cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes him to take a stand.
VIBE
A darkly funny, yet poignant look at the McCarthy era's chilling effect on creativity and camaraderie. It feels like a quiet act of defiance, wrapped in a wry, character-focused drama that champions the underdog.
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