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Spartacus: When cinema becomes an act of courage
In 1960, he produced and starred in Spartacus . Behind the spectacular epic lay a powerful gesture: openly crediting screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, who was then sidelined by the industry. A bold choice, driven by deep convictions, that helped shift attitudes in Hollywood. Kirk Douglas proved that a star could also be a voice, using his fame to defend creativity and artistic freedom .