Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity

2015, 1h 41min

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In 1935, 17-year-old aspiring actress Marsha Hunt was discovered in Hollywood. She signed with Paramount Pictures and went on to a flourishing career at MGM. She made 54 films in 17 years before a series of unfortunate events led to her being unfairly blacklisted. After the blacklist, she championed humanitarian causes, forging a career as one of Hollywood's first celebrity activists. She was the FIRST Angelina Jolie. As far back as 1955, Eleanor Roosevelt was a mentor of hers as they both worked tirelessly to support the work that the United Nations Association was accomplishing in this country. At age 96, Marsha continues to fight for causes she believes in. This film is a call to action for activists of all ages.

"Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity" — documentary movie produced in USA and released in 2015. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.8 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 41min. "Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity" is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime I Freevee. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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"Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity" tells the inspiring story of a young actress who achieved her dreams in Hollywood, only to have her career abruptly halted by unfair blacklisting. Refusing to give up, she transformed into a powerful activist, using her celebrity status to make a difference in the world. A true pioneer, Marsha Hunt paved the way for future generations of celebrities to use their platforms for good. This documentary is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a call to action for activists of all ages.

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Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity was released in theaters on September 13, 2015.