Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity 9 years old

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.

Credits

Valerie Harper as Herself

Harry Belafonte as Himself

Norman Lloyd as Himself

Leonard Maltin as Himself

Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity Cast

Name	Character
Valerie Harper She was 76, 80 years old when she died	as Herself
Harry Belafonte He was 88, now 97 years old	as Himself
Norman Lloyd He was 100, 55 years old when he died	as Himself
Leonard Maltin He was 64, now 74 years old	as Himself

Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity Crew

Name	Department

Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity (9 years)

Release day: Sunday, September 13, 2015
Runtime: 101 minutes