Buffalo Jewish Arts & Culture: Manny Fried Interviewed by Rich Newberg from family stroke song Watch Video

⏲ Duration: 32 min 58 sec
✓ Published: 24-Mar-2023

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Manny Fried turns 80 and reflects on his life and the struggles he endured after being blacklisted from 1956 to 1972 for his political beliefs.nnHe says that growing up as one of nine children, “We were taught to be honest and stick up for your rights.” In his books and plays he writes about relationships inside the labor movement. “I tried hard to be a voice for the American worker,” he tells Newberg. nnHe talks about refusing to answer any questions by the House Un-American Activities