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In 1951 Brooklyn, the FBI is investigating seventh grader Pete Collison's father's past association with the Communist Party. When Mr. Collison testifies before the Subversive Activities Control Board, Dashiell Hammett–fan Pete decides to do his own investigation into his father's past. This tale of one family living in a time of intolerance effectively explores the nature of suspicion, loyalty, and freedom.
Reviewer: Dean Schneider
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March, 2015