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Commentary: 'Trumbo' recalls '50s Hollywood witch hunts


June 24, 2008 Such letters, written more than 50 years ago on a manual typewriter by legendary screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, are the way in which Peter Askin was able to construct his Oscar worthy documentary "Trumbo." After opening Friday (27) via IDP/Samuel Goldwyn Films in New York and Los Angeles, the film will expand to other top markets. Directed by Askin, its screenplay by Dalton's son Christopher Trumbo is based on Christopher's stage play "Trumbo."

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