| The
Blacklisting of Hope Foye is
about
the life
of Connecticut
born
progressive,
Hope
Foye,
whose
beautiful
voice
took
her to
New York's
Cafe
Society.
As a
young
singer,
she caught
the attention
of Paul
Robeson,
Shirley
Graham,
and W.E.
B. Dubois.
Known
as a
Robesonite,
Ms. Foye's
passport
was taken
away.
With
the Dubois's
help,
along
with
a member
of the
Hollywood
10, Hope
was encouraged
to move
to Mexico
to realize
her singing
career.
Hope's
career
blossomed
in Mexico,
becoming
the first
African
American
TV host
and concert
singer.
Hope
describes
herself
as a "people's
artist." Her
singing
career
and advocacy
lead
her to
Europe
where
she became
a well
regarded
Soprano
opera
singer,
living
abroad
for almost
25 years
before
returning
to America
to live
out the
balance
of her
life
with
her friends
and family.
This
film
takes
the viewer
on a
journey
of Ms.
Foye's
past
with
the inclusion
of present
day concerts.
Her remarkable
voice
and showmanship
is a
treasure
to behold. |
