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The Most Dangerous Man in America
“Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers”
7.4 / 10• 2009• 1h 32m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
"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.
Cast & Crew
Daniel Ellsberg
Self (Narraror)
LeadPE
Patricia Ellsberg
Self
JD
John Dean
Self - White House Counsel to President Nixon
Howard Zinn
Self - Historian
PA
Peter Arnett
Self - Associated Press Correspondent (archive footage)
BB
Ben Bagdikian
Self - Editor, Washington Post
AB
Ann Beeson
Self - Associate Legal Director, ACLU
RE
Robert Ellsberg
Self - Daniel's Son
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Judith Ehrlich's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Most Dangerous Man in America is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
