The Trials of Alger Hiss
A story so bizarre it might have been written by a master of international intrigue. But it wasn't. It really happened.
Documentary by lifelong friend that supports the innocence of Alger Hiss (convicted in January 1950 on two counts of espionage-related perjury)
Directed by John Lowenthal
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Whittaker Chambers Himself (archive footage) -
Alger Hiss Himself (archive footage)
Make it a double feature
3h 16m together
The Trials of Alger Hiss
Night and Fog
A close match in mood and era.
