Ayn Rand’s Fight Against Communist Influence in Hollywood
In this video, Elan Journo interviews Brandon Lisi about Ayn Rand's 1947 essay Screen Guide for Americans. The interview explores the historical circumstances that led Rand to write the essay, the deeper philosophical ideas behind her analysis, and the significance of ARI Press’s new authoritative edition. They also discuss Michael Berliner’s new afterword and the archival materials that illuminate Rand’s work in Hollywood, including additional documents now available through the Ayn Rand Archives.Topics Include: What’s new in ARI Press’s authoritative edition of Screen Guide for AmericansWhy Ayn Rand wrote Screen Guide for Americans in 1947Communist influence in 1940s HollywoodHow propaganda can influence a culture without explicit political slogansHow to access additional archival materials related to the “Screen Guide” onlineResources:Ayn Rand, Screen Guide for AmericansArchival Supplement: Screen Guide for Americans archival supplementRecorded on August 25, 2026.
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