The Most Dangerous Man in America
Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers
"The Most Dangerous Man in America" is the story of what happens when a former Pentagon insider, armed only with his conscience, steadfast determination, and a file cabinet full of classified documents, decides to challenge an "imperial" presidency – answerable to neither Congress, the press, nor the people – in order to help end the Vietnam War.
Directed by Judith Ehrlich · Written by Rick Goldsmith
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Daniel Ellsberg Self (Narraror) - Patricia Ellsberg Self
- John Dean Self - White House Counsel to President Nixon
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Howard Zinn Self - Historian - Peter Arnett Self - Associated Press Correspondent (archive footage)
- Ben Bagdikian Self - Editor, Washington Post
- Ann Beeson Self - Associate Legal Director, ACLU
- Robert Ellsberg Self - Daniel's Son
- Richard Falk Self - Professor of International Law
- Max Frankel Self - Washington Bureau Chief, New York Times
- J. William Fulbright Self - Chair Foreign Relations Committee (archive footage)
- James Goodale Self - General Counsel, New York Times
Make it a double feature
2h 52m together
The Most Dangerous Man in America
Daguerréotypes
A close match in mood and era.
