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Takes place in the 1950's America, during the early days of broadcast journalism. It chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. With a desire to report the facts and enlighten the public, Murrow,
… More »Takes place in the 1950's America, during the early days of broadcast journalism. It chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. With a desire to report the facts and enlighten the public, Murrow, and his dedicated staff - headed by his producer Fred Friendly and Joe Wershba in the CBS newsroom - defy corporate and sponsorship pressures to examine the lies and scaremongering tactics perpetrated by McCarthy during his communist 'witch-hunts'. A very public feud develops when the Senator responds by accusing the anchor of being a communist. In this climate of fear and reprisal, the CBS crew carries on and their tenacity will prove historic and monumental.
« LessSpecial features: Deleted scenes; commentary with George Clooney and Grant Heslov
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DVD-9, dual layer
Dialogue in English with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned
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Add a CommentFine performances, and there were few more important issues (and fight's) for America's well being than those raised in the McCarthy era, and it's all laid out in black and white.
Well crafted black & white film written and directed by George Clooney. David Strathairn does an excellent portrayal of Edward R. Murrow, a tv journalist of integrity and guts, who publicly took on the paranoid delusions of Senator Joseph McCarthy, a bully and a liar, who branded Murrow (and countless others) as a 'communist' in the '50's.
This movie was entertaining and interesting but not one of my favorite for this year. “Not too bad---good performance”. "I fast forwarded a lot but not all the way.”
I found it good BUT boring in spots.
An intresting film based on the era of McCarthism. The movie is sometimes slow moving and includes some sceens with questionable meaning for the theme of the film (e.g. to employees hiding their marriage) but it protrays the good side of reporting and is realistic/true.
This film was outstanding, i was a little uneasy when i learned that it was in black and white, but after 20minutes into the film you completely forget wether it is in colour or not. I mean you get so captivated in the performances, and the deep politics of this time period the movie is just thrilling to watch. if you love a good politic movie or like me you just wanted to watch something new this is the movie for you. trust me watch this movie you would be glad you did. it is a lot better then you think.
Outstanding film, with a terrific cast and a story that's more relevent then ever.