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==Writer's Guild and Communism==
==Writer's Guild and Communism==
In the 1947, members of the Writer's Guild were accused by [[Joseph McCarthy]] of being [[communist]] sympathizers. Several members including [[Dalton Trumbo]], Michael Wilson, and Paul Jarrico refused to cooperate with a congressional investigation into communist influence in [[Hollywood]] and were sentenced to 1 year in prison. In April of 1997, the Writer's Guild announced that they will restore credit on films to blacklisted writers despite the fact that many were members of the communist party, and convicted criminals.<ref>http://guildecreditsblacklistedwriters.blogspot.com/</ref>
In the 1947, members of the Writer's Guild refused to answer questions before the [[House Unamerican Activities Committee]] and were sentenced for [[Contempt of Congress]] to 1 year in prison. In April of 1997, the Writer's Guild announced that they will restore credit on films to blacklisted writers despite the fact that many were members of the [[communist party]], and convicted criminals.
==2007 Writer's Strike==
==2007 Writer's Strike==