American Reds : The Rise & Fall of The American Communist Party

“Weaving powerful and compelling personal stories told by American Communists with objective historical sources and analysis, 'American Reds: What Must We Dream Of?' illuminates the epic story of the rise and fall of the American Communist Party. “Between 1920 and 1960, more than one million men and women joined the Party to fight for the emancipation of American workers from economic tyranny and plutocracy, for the freedom of minorities from racism and sexism, for the defense of America from fascism, and for the ultimate creation of a radiant society based on freedom, equality, justice, and fraternity. “ 'American Reds' features unseen interviews by Richard Wormser of notable Party members such as Gus Hall, Henry Winston, Anne Burlak Timpson, Robert Schrank, and Steve Nelson; rare footage from the Moscow archives; and interviews with scholars such as Glenda Gilmore, Beverly Gage, Harvey Klehr, John Haynes, Vivian Gornick, and Eric Arnesen.“