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MASTER SCORE 77.9 / 100
2009·Documentary·1h 32m

THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN AMERICA: DANIEL ELLSBERG AND THE PENTAGON PAPERS

“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.

Above the Line
Judith Ehrlich, Rick Goldsmith·DirectorRick Goldsmith·WriterMichael Chandler·WriterDan Krauss·Director of PhotographyBlake Leyh·Original Music ComposerMichael Chandler·Editor
Cast
Daniel Ellsberg·Self (Narraror)Patricia Ellsberg·SelfJohn Dean·Self - White House Counsel to President NixonHoward Zinn·Self - HistorianPeter Arnett·Self - Associated Press Correspondent (archive footage)Ben Bagdikian·Self - Editor, Washington PostAnn Beeson·Self - Associate Legal Director, ACLURobert Ellsberg·Self - Daniel's SonRichard Falk·Self - Professor of International LawMax Frankel·Self - Washington Bureau Chief, New York Times
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 2
Judith Ehrlich·DirectorRick Goldsmith·Director
Writing· 4
Rick Goldsmith·WriterMichael Chandler·WriterLawrence Lerew·WriterJudith Ehrlich·Writer
Camera· 2
Dan Krauss·Director of PhotographyVicente Franco·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
Michael Chandler·EditorLawrence Lerew·EditorRick Goldsmith·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Blake Leyh·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Jorge Trelles·Production Manager
By the Numbers
77.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
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