Commie Pinko

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Set against the backdrop of the Cold War and McCarthyism, the story follows fourteen-year-old Donna, who is thrust into turmoil when her father is investigated by the FBI. As her rebellious sister Alice disappears into the beatnik scene and their mother suffers a breakdown, Donna must navigate her family's crisis. The narrative culminates at a pivotal House Un-American Activities Committee hearing in 1960, where Donna confronts the chaos of protest and police conflict, ultimately shaping her understanding of loyalty and resistance.