Forty years after the leak and subsequent publication of the pentagon papers in the new york times, the story is still as fresh as ever. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers jul 19, 2012 daniel ellsberg released confidential pentagon documents that led to a shift in the public. Hailed as a hero, vilified as a traitor, and ostracized by even his closest colleagues, ellsberg risked. This acclaimed documentary provides insight into the actions of daniel ellsberg, a leading american military strategist who leaked the pentagon. Dec 22, 2017 daniel ellsberg, who released the pentagon papers, discusses the balance of power in the government and what similarities he sees between the nixon and trump administrations. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers, and in ellsbergs own gripping autobiography, secrets. The most dangerous man in america, the academyawardnominated documentary about daniel ellsberg, premieres tonight nationwide on pbs. 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 presidencyanswerable.
Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers 2009 starring john dean and daniel ellsberg on dvd and bluray. Pov commemorates 40th anniversary of release of the pentagon papers with encore of awardwinning the most dangerous man in america. The most dangerous man in america is a riveting story of how one mans profound change of heart created a landmark struggle involving americas newspapers, president and supreme court a political thriller whose events led directly to watergate, nixons resignation and the end of. Watch most dangerous man in america film official site. 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 presidencyanswerable to neither congress, the press, nor. The story covers the history of the vietnam war, the activities of numerous presidential administrations with respect to information and misinformation provided to the public, the leak of the papers, all the way up to the watergate scandal and nixon.
Now 79, he is the narrator of the most dangerous man in america. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers, you begin to realize just how much four decades of history owe to one man. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers, a documentary that premiered last fall and was nominated for an academy award. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers grades high school and college click image to download the full 100 page guide. They were meant to provide a euphemismfree account of how america got entangled in vietnams civil war. The most dangerous man in america movie trailer and videos. The most dangerous man in america is a riveting story of how one mans profound change of heart created a landmark struggle involving americas newspapers, president and supreme court a political thriller whose events led directly to watergate, nixons resignation and the end of the vietnam war. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers featurette woody harrelson 03. He had worked as an aide to mcnaughton from 1964 to 1965, had worked on the study for several months in 1967, and in 1969 gelb and halperin. Aug 16, 2010 ellsberg and a whoswho of vietnamera movers and shakers give a riveting account of those worldchanging events in povs the most dangerous man in america. Risking life in prison, ellsberg copies and leaks 7,000 pages of topsecret documents to the new. Daniel ellsberg, who released the pentagon papers, discusses the balance of power in the government and what similarities he sees between the nixon and trump administrations.
Oct 29, 2015 in this clip from the most dangerous man in america. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers synopsis a former pentagon insider challenges the presidency, using classified documents showing lies. There is allot of political passion and deep conscience of the man who revealed what is the truth. Film description the most dangerous man in america pov. In 1971, daniel ellsberg, a leading vietnam war strategist, concludes that americas role in the war is based on decades of lies. In 1971, daniel ellsberg, a highlevel pentagon official and vietnam war strategist, realized that the war was based on decades of lies and leaked 7,000 pages of top secret documents to the new york times, making headlines around the world. In 1971, daniel ellsberg, a highlevel pentagon official and vietnam war strategist.
Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers, a riveting personal account of vietnamera turning point, premieres on pbs pov series in 2010 inside story of daniel ellsbergs 1971 release of the pentagon papers will surprise even those who know the history a coproduction of itvs a mustsee. Peter arnett, ben bagdikian, ann beeson, john dean, daniel. To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images the most dangerous man in america. Sep 16, 2009 daniel ellsberg, at the microphone, is both the subject and the narrator of the documentary the most dangerous man in america.
Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers, tuesday, june 7, 2011, on pbs. An interview with pentagon papers whistleblower daniel. Download a teaching guide developed by the zinn education project. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers is a 2009 documentary film directed by judith ehrlich and rick goldsmith. In a new documentary film by kovno communications, the most dangerous man in america. This acclaimed documentary provides insight into the actions of daniel ellsberg, a leading american military strategist who leaked the pentagon papers, a massive topsecret document that pointed.
This oscar nominee is the story of the pentagon official who. This comprehensive teaching guide was prepared for high school and college classrooms to enhance student understanding of the issues raised in the film. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers tells multiple stories, of which two are central. This movie shows secrets and coverups in congress and all the way up to the cia and all other intelligence. The pentagon papers controversy remains the key test of press freedom vs. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers, daniel ellsberg talks about what he learned regarding the american war effort in vietnam when he read. June th, 2011, marks the 40th anniversary of the initial publication of the pentagon papers in the new york times daniel ellsberg was interviewed for pieces in both the new york times and cnn on the anniversary, and on the governments decision to declassify the papers in the new york times piece, daniel said its absurd. Daniel ellsberg was one of the few people who even had full access to the papers, to which he himself had contributed. In 1971, daniel ellsberg, a highlevel pentagon official and vietnam. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers, students will study past and present whistleblowers, bringing problems of ethics, civics, and transparency into question. Most dangerous man what ellsberg learned from the pentagon. Feb 12, 2010 toward the end of the most dangerous man in america. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon and papers, septenegarian daniel ellsberg educates a new generation about why in 1971 he committed a.
Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers, the 1 x 94. Drawing heavily on interviews with ellsberg and contemporaries like howard zinn, the film traces ellsbergs. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers jul 19, 2012 daniel ellsberg released confidential pentagon documents that led. Summaries 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 presidencyanswerable to neither congress, the press, nor the people in order to help end the vietnam war. In 1971, daniel ellsberg, a highlevel pentagon official and. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers, nominated for a 2010 academy award for best documentary feature, dr.
Continue reading september 16, 2009 by michael ellsberg. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers 2009 a featurelength documentary by judith ehrlich and rick goldsmith traced the decisionmaking processes by which ellsberg came to leak the pentagon papers to the press, the new york times decision to publish, the fallout in the media after publication, and the. Daniel ellsberg, at the microphone, is both the subject and the narrator of the documentary the most dangerous man in america. Transcript for the most dangerous man in america this transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. He leaks 7,000 pages of topsecret documents to the new york. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers academy award nominee in 1971, daniel ellsberg, a highlevel pentagon official and vietnam war strategist, concludes that the war is based on decades of lies.
Film description the most dangerous man in america pov pbs. In 1971, daniel ellsberg, a leading vietnam war strategist in the. The former rand corporation analysts shift from hawk to. You will also be able to watch the entire film for free via that link between oct. If convicted on all counts, the penalty added up to years in prison. If ellsberg, a defense departmentcontracted policy analyst, hadnt leaked 47 volumes of top secret cia documents to the press and congress in early 1971, the vietnam. In 1971, daniel ellsberg, a highlevel pentagon official and vietnam war strategist, concludes. Judith ehrlich and rick goldsmith recall a vietnam.
Daniel ellsberg born april 7, 1931 is an american economist, activist and former united states military analyst who, while employed by the rand corporation, precipitated a national political controversy in 1971 when he released the pentagon papers, a topsecret pentagon study of the u. Watch online or download the oscarnominated documentary about daniel ellsberg and the topsecret pentagon papers. It is the narrative nonfiction tale of daniel ellsberg, the man who leaked the pentagon papers. The most dangerous man in america gives little sense of what those fortyseven volumes contain, what their purpose was, and whether as ellsberg maintained the paper trail of four presidential administrations showed how the same mistakes were repeated in the ultimately feckless effort to prevent all of vietnam from becoming communist. Daniel ellsberg knew the leaders of the task force well. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers teaching guide i. In 1971, daniel ellsberg, a highlevel pentagon official and vietnam war strategist, concludes that the war is based on decades of lies and leaks 7,00. Ellsberg and a whoswho of vietnamera movers and shakers give a riveting account of those worldchanging events in povs the most dangerous man in america.
This story is chronicled dramatically in the film the most dangerous man in america. Daniel ellsberg was the first insider to take his concerns outside. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers, which was a 2009 academy award nominee for best documentary feature. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers premieres in the us today. Far from being an outsider, the harvardeducated former marine. The most dangerous man in america traces ellsbergs doubts about authority back to a childhood tragedy and forward to the influence of young men who went to prison for their convictions. Summaries 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 presidencyanswerable to neither congress, the press, nor the peoplein order to help end the vietnam war. Its a fascinating story, but in judith ehrlich and rick goldsmiths frustratingly conventional the most dangerous man in america. With peter arnett, ben bagdikian, ann beeson, john dean. Pov commemorates 40th anniversary of release of the. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers shared a post. Hailed as a hero, vilified as a traitor, and ostracized by even his closest colleagues, ellsberg risked life in prison to stop a war he helped. He hopes the movie will change lives just as his was changed by hearing kehler speak.
Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers, it doesnt always make for a fascinating documentary. Reviewed in the united states on august 16, 2011 verified purchase. In 1971, daniel ellsberg, a leading vietnam war strategist, concludes that america s role in the war is based on decades of lies. The former rand corporation analysts shift from hawk to dove, and the. The events leading up to this decision, and its aftermath, are the subject of the most dangerous man in america. The full true story of daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers. May 11, 2010 now 79, he is the narrator of the most dangerous man in america. Free classroom guides most dangerous man in america. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers film kijken online 2009 downloaden volledige informatie over films, nederlands ondertitels en originele audio. The invaluable information in the post is covered in more depth in judith ehrlich and rick goldsmiths documentary, titled in honor of henry kissingers description of ellsberg. The film follows daniel ellsberg and explores the events leading up to the publication of the pentagon papers, which exposed the topsecret military history of the united states involvement in vietnam. In these lesson plans designed to accompany the most dangerous man in america. Daniel ellsberg and the pentagon papers film crams a wealth of material into 90 minutes without losing clarity or momentum.
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